Battery FORD ESCAPE 2018 Repair Manual

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
Ford Protect Extended Service
Plans (U.S. Only)
Ford Protect extended service plan means
peace of mind. It’
s the extended service
plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and
provides more protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. When
you visit your Ford Dealer, Insist on Ford
Protect extended service plans!
Ford Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Ford Protect
extended service plan. With Ford Protect
extended service plan you minimize your
risk for unexpected repair bills and rising
repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four mechanical Ford Protect
extended service plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your authorized dealer for
details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, this plan
is so complete it’ s probably easier to
list what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Protect extended service plans are
honored by all authorized Ford dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for
the day.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including warranty repairs, and
Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage or other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Protect extended service plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining
coverage to the new owner. Which should
give you and your potential buyer a little
more peace of mind.
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Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
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Auto-Start-Stop............................................137
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 138
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 137
Autowipers........................................................74 Autowipers Settings............................................ 75
Auxiliary Power Points................................128 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 128
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 128
Locations............................................................... 128
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 255
Blind Spot Information System..............195
Switching the System Off and On...............196
System Errors....................................................... 196
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 195
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........195
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check........................................254
Brakes...............................................................160 General Information.......................................... 160
Breaking-In......................................................216
Bulb Specification Chart..........................264
C
Cabin Air Filter
.................................................114
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™................................................308
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................. 311
Specifications..................................................... 309
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................312
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 316
Specifications....................................................... 313
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................316
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 320Specifications.......................................................
317
Capacities and Specifications
.................301
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 268
Catalytic Converter......................................148 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 149
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 149
Center Console
..............................................130
Changing a Bulb..........................................260 Cornering Lamp (HID Headlamps) ............262
Lamp Assembly Condensation................... 260
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 262
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 261
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs................... 262
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 264
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb..........264
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly...........264
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs........................ 262
Replacing Turn Signal Bulbs......................... 263
Changing a Fuse............................................241 Fuses....................................................................... 241
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................295
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 295
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 296
Changing the 12V Battery.........................255 Battery Management System....................... 257
Changing the Engine Air Filter................266 Duratec Engines.................................................. 267
EcoBoost Engines............................................. 266
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................258
Front Wiper Blades........................................... 258
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 258
Checking MyKey System Status...............56
Checking the Wiper Blades......................257
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................37
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks
.........................................29
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 30
Right-Hand Side................................................... 30
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................272
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Cleaning Products.......................................268
Materials............................................................... 268
Cleaning the Engine....................................270
Cleaning the Exterior..................................268 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 269
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 269
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 269
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 269
Underbody........................................................... 269
Under Hood......................................................... 269
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................271
Cleaning the Interior.....................................271
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................273
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................270
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................54
Climate Control............................................108
Collision Warning System.........................199 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 199
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 250
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Creating a MyKey
...........................................54
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 54
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................196 Blocked Sensors................................................. 198
Switching the System Off and On...............198
System Errors....................................................... 198
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 198
System Limitations............................................ 198
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System..........196
Cruise Control
..................................................72
Principle of Operation....................................... 182
Type One.................................................................. 72
Type Two.................................................................. 73
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 182
Customer Assistance.................................225
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9Daytime Running Lamps.............................79
Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 79
Type Two - Configurable................................... 79
Digital Radio..................................................332 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 333
Direction Indicators
........................................81
Doors and Locks.............................................59
Driver Alert......................................................189 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 189
USING DRIVER ALERT..................................... 189
Driver and Passenger Airbags
...................40
Children and Airbags............................................ 41
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 40
Driver Knee Airbag
.........................................45
Driving Aids.....................................................189
Driving Hints
...................................................216
Driving Through Water................................217
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 79
E
Economical Driving
......................................216
Electric Parking Brake..................................161 Applying the Electric Parking brake..............161
Battery With No Charge................................... 163
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...........162
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............474
Emission Law
..................................................147
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........148
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 147
End User License Agreement..................476 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 476
Engine Block Heater....................................135 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 135
Engine Coolant Check...............................250 Adding Coolant.................................................. 250
Coolant Change.................................................. 252
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 253
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 252
Recycled Coolant............................................... 252
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Fuses.................................................................232
Fuse Specification Chart...........................232
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........238
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel .................................................................. 236
Power Distribution Box.................................... 232
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 232
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............124
Gauges...............................................................88 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............89
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 89
Information Display............................................ 88
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 151
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................48
Intelligent Access................................................. 48
General Maintenance Information.......455 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 457
Owner Checks and Services......................... 456
Protecting Your Investment........................... 455
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 455
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 455
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................228
Getting the Services You Need...............225 Away From Home.............................................. 225
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 161
Hazard Flashers...........................................220
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 258
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................79
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 116
Head Restraints
.............................................116
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 118
Heated Seats..................................................123
Heated Steering Wheel
................................73 Heated Windows and Mirrors...................114
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 114
Heated Rear Window......................................... 114
Windshield Wiper De-icer................................. 114
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 108
Hill Start Assist..............................................163 Switching the System On and Off...............164
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 164
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................111
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 114
General Hints.......................................................... 111
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 113
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 112
Recommended Settings for Cooling............113
Recommended Settings for Heating............113
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................160
Home Screen
................................................388
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
I
Ignition Switch................................................131
In California (U.S. Only)
.............................226
Information Display Control.......................73
Information Displays.....................................93
General Information............................................ 93
Information Messages
.................................96
Airbag........................................................................\
97
Alarm........................................................................\
. 97
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................... 97
Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 98
Battery and Charging System......................... 98
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 99
Collision Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)................................................. 100
Doors...................................................................... 100
Engine...................................................................... 101
Four-Wheel Drive................................................ 101
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 102
Keyless Vehicle.................................................... 102
Lighting................................................................... 103
Maintenance........................................................ 103
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Message Indicator...............................................
96
MyKey......................................................................103
Park Aid.................................................................. 104
Park Brake............................................................. 104
Power Steering.................................................... 105
Remote Start....................................................... 105
Starting System ................................................. 105
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................106
Traction Control.................................................. 106
Trailer...................................................................... 106
Transmission........................................................ 107
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Restraints...................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster........................................88
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................78
Instrument Panel Overview........................16 Instrument Panel Overview.............................. 16
Interior Lamps
..................................................81
Front Interior Lamps............................................ 81
Rear Interior Lamps.............................................. 81
Interior Mirror...................................................85 Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 85
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 85
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................221 To Connect the Booster Cables.................... 222
To Start the Engine............................................ 222
K
Keyless Entry....................................................62 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 62
Keyless Starting
..............................................131
Ignition Modes...................................................... 132
Keys and Remote Controls
........................48
L
Lane Keeping System.................................190 Switching the System On and Off................191 Liftgate...............................................................65
Lighting Control
...............................................77
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............78
Headlamp High Beam......................................... 77
Lighting...............................................................77 General Information............................................. 77
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers............203
Load Carrying
................................................202
Load Limit......................................................204 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 208
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 204
Locking and Unlocking.................................59 Activating Intelligent Access........................... 60
Autolock................................................................... 61
Battery Saver......................................................... 62
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 62
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 62
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 59
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside..........60
Power Door Locks................................................ 59
Remote Control.................................................... 59
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 61
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 61
Luggage Covers............................................202
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
M
Maintenance..................................................243 General Information......................................... 243
Manual Climate Control
............................108
Manual Liftgate..............................................65
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 65
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 65
Manual Seats
..................................................118
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 119
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 119
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 118
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R
Rear Parking Aid...........................................168
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 169
Rear Seat Armrest........................................130
Rear Seats
........................................................122
Folding the Seatback........................................ 122
Recline Adjustment............................................ 122
Unfolding the Seatback.................................... 122
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................202 Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 202
Cargo Management System......................... 202
Rear View Camera........................................178 Using the Rear View Camera System.........179
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 178
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........75 Rear Window Washer......................................... 76
Recommended Towing Weights............210
Refueling..........................................................142 Refueling System Overview............................ 142
Refueling System Warning............................. 144
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 143
Remote Control..............................................48 Car Finder................................................................. 51
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 48
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 49
Remote Start.......................................................... 51
Replacing the Battery......................................... 49
Sounding a Panic Alarm..................................... 51
Remote Start...................................................115 Automatic Settings............................................. 115
Previous Settings................................................. 115
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............273
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................52
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................230
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................230 Roadside Assistance
...................................219
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 220
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................220
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 220
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 219
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 219
Roadside Emergencies...............................219
Roof Racks and Load Carriers................203 Adjusting the Crossbar.................................... 203
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 216
Running Out of Fuel
......................................141
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 141
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 141
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................45
Safety Precautions.......................................139
Satellite Radio
..............................................334
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 335
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............335
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 335
Troubleshooting................................................. 336
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........463
Scheduled Maintenance...........................455
Seatbelt Extension
.........................................37
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................34
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................35
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 35
Seatbelts............................................................31 Principle of Operation.......................................... 31
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................35
Conditions of operation..................................... 35
Seats
..................................................................116
Security..............................................................69
Settings...........................................................423 911 Assist............................................................... 428
Ambient Lighting............................................... 435
Bluetooth.............................................................. 425
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Climate Voice Commands..............................
391
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 340
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 394
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 393
Phone Voice Commands................................ 392
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 395
System Interaction and Feedback...............341
Voice Settings Commands............................ 395
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................228
V
Vehicle Care...................................................268 General Information......................................... 268
Vehicle Certification Label.......................307
Vehicle Identification Number
...............306
Vehicle Storage.............................................273
Battery.................................................................... 274
Body........................................................................\
273
Brakes..................................................................... 274
Cooling system.................................................... 274
Engine..................................................................... 274
Fuel system.......................................................... 274
General................................................................... 273
Miscellaneous...................................................... 274
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 274
Tires........................................................................\
. 274
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 108
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...........306
Voice Control
....................................................72
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................89 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 89
Airbag - Front........................................................ 90
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 90
Auto Start-Stop................................................... 90
Battery..................................................................... 90
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 90
Brake System........................................................ 90
Cruise Control....................................................... 90
Direction Indicator............................................... 90
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 90Engine Oil.................................................................
91
Fasten Seatbelt..................................................... 91
Fog Lamps - Front................................................ 91
High Beam............................................................... 91
Information.............................................................. 91
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 91
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 91
Parking Lamps....................................................... 91
Service Engine Soon............................................ 91
Traction and Stability Control......................... 92
Traction and Stability Control Off.................. 92
Washer Fluid Check
....................................255
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 268
Waxing.............................................................270
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
Wheels and Tires
.........................................276
General Information.......................................... 276
Technical Specifications................................. 299
Windows and Mirrors
....................................83
Windshield Washers......................................75 Front Camera Washer......................................... 75
Windshield Wipers.........................................74 Intermittent Wipe................................................. 74
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 74
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 257
Wipers and Washers.....................................74
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