air filter FORD ESCAPE 2021 Owner's Manual

Tampering with emissions
control systems including
related sensors or the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid system can result in reduced
engine power and the illumination of the
service engine soon light.
Tampering With a Noise Control
System
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
• Removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance.
• Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use.
• The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:
• Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.
• Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive
exhaust smoke, check for the following:
• A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.
• A plugged engine air filter element.
• Water in the fuel filter and water
separator. •
A clogged fuel filter.
• Contaminated fuel.
• Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.
• An open or pinched sensor hose.
• Incorrect engine oil level.
• Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
• Incorrect engine oil viscosity for
climactic conditions.
Note: Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel
filter that is integrated with the fuel tank.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.
Note: If these checks do not help you
correct the concern, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,
Prohibited Tampering Acts and
Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lb
(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The preceding statements
concerning prohibited tampering acts and
maintenance, and the noise warranty
found in the Warranty Guide, are
applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
GVWR.
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911 Assist............................................................57
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
About This Publication..................................17 Features and Options.......................................... 17
Illustrations.............................................................. 17
Location of Components.................................... 17
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 221
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen
............................................129
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen/12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen.............................129
Using Select Screens........................................ 129
Using the Home Screen................................... 129
Accessories...................................................484
AC Charging
...................................................205
Connecting the Charger.................................. 205
Stopping Charging............................................ 206
Active Park Assist........................................243 Active Park Assist –
Troubleshooting............................................ 245
Active Park Assist Precautions...............243
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting........................................245
Active Park Assist – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 245
Active Park Assist – Information Messages......................................................... 245
Adaptive Cruise Control
............................249
Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting............................................ 258
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control.............257
Lane Centering.................................................... 255
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation................................................252
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators.......255
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations
..................................................250
Sensor Limitations............................................ 250Adaptive Cruise Control
Precautions.................................................249
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 249
When Following a Vehicle.............................. 249
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting........................................
258
Adaptive Cruise Control – Information
Messages......................................................... 258
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors..................108
Adjusting the Headlamps........................348 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 348
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 348
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness....................................................103
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height...................42
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy......................................................42
Adjusting the Sound Settings..................415 Balance and Fade.............................................. 415
Occupancy Mode............................................... 415
Sound Mode......................................................... 415
Speed Compensated Volume....................... 415
Tone Settings....................................................... 415
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................91
Adjusting the Volume.................................414
Aid Mode
........................................................268
How Does Aid Mode Work............................. 268
What Is Aid Mode.............................................. 268
Airbag Precautions
........................................49
Airbags................................................................47 Front Passenger Sensing System................... 51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™.........404
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™........405
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV).........................................406
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 1.5L
EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™.................343
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...............344
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Automatic Transmission –
Troubleshooting.........................................215
Automatic Transmission – Information Messages.......................................................... 215
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................185 Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........186
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................185
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions..................185
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................186
Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................... 187
Auto-Start-Stop – Information Messages.......................................................... 186
Autounlock.......................................................70 Autounlock Requirements................................ 70
Switching Autounlock On and Off.................70
What Is Autounlock............................................. 70
Autowipers
........................................................92
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Rain
Sensor................................................................. 93
Autowipers Settings............................................ 92
What Are Autowipers......................................... 92
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 217
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 345
Blind Spot Information System
..............273
Blind Spot Information System –
Troubleshooting............................................. 275
Blind Spot Information System Indicators......................................................274
Blind Spot Information System Limitations...................................................273
Blind Spot Information System Precautions.................................................273
Blind Spot Information System Requirements.............................................273
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting........................................275
Blind Spot Information System – Information Messages................................. 275
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............330 Accessing the Body Control Module Fuse
Box..................................................................... 330Identifying the Fuses in the Body Control
Module Fuse Box.......................................... 330
Locating the Body Control Module Fuse Box..................................................................... 330
Body Styling Kit Precautions...................357
Body Styling Kits..........................................357
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........333
Booster Seats
..................................................36
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 36
Brake Fluid Specification..........................222
Brake Over Accelerator...............................221
Brake Precautions.........................................221
Brakes................................................................221 Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 221
Brakes – Troubleshooting............................... 223
Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................223 Brakes – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 223
Brakes – Warning Lamps................................ 223
Breaking-In.......................................................311
C
Calculating Payload....................................295
Calculating the Load Limit.......................295 Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.................................................. 296
California Proposition 65
...........................531
Canceling the Set Speed..........................248
Capacities and Specifications.................391
Catalytic Converter
......................................199
Catalytic Converter –
Troubleshooting ............................................. 199
Catalytic Converter Precautions............199
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................199
Catalytic Converter – Warning Lamps................................................................ 199
Changing a Flat Tire...................................386 Stowing the flat tire.......................................... 388
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................386
Changing the 12V Battery.........................345
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..............346
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™
.............343
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Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L,
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........344
Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..............344
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key...............................61
Battery Replacement Procedure..................... 61
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Push Button Start.........60
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
....................................413
Charge Port Indicators..............................204
Charging a Device.........................................167
Charging a Wireless Device
......................169
Charging Equipment...................................201
........................................................................\
........... 201
MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS............................................ 204
Charging Your Vehicle.................................201 AC Charging......................................................... 205
Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................... 208
Charging Your Vehicle Precautions
........201
Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting.......................................208
Charging Your Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions........................................................ 209
Charging Your Vehicle – Information Messages......................................................... 208
Checking MyKey System Status..............66
Checking the Brake Fluid...........................222
Checking the Coolant................................339 Adding Coolant.................................................. 339
Coolant Change.................................................. 341
Engine Coolant Temperature Management
.................................................. 342
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 341
Severe Climates................................................. 340
Checking the Seatbelts...............................44
Checking the Tire Pressures.....................372
Checking the Wiper Blades
........................94
Children and Airbags....................................50
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................29 Locating the Child Restraint Lower Anchor
Points................................................................... 29
Locating the Child Restraint Top Tether Anchor Points................................................... 30What Are the Child Restraint Anchor
Points................................................................... 29
Child Restraints
..............................................30
Child Restraint Position Information............30
Child Restraints Recommendation................31
Child Safety......................................................28 Child Restraint Anchor Points......................... 29
Child Restraints.................................................... 30
Installing Child Restraints.................................. 31
Child Safety Locks.........................................38 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 38
Right-Hand Side................................................... 38
Child Safety Precautions
.............................28
Cleaning Products.......................................352
Materials................................................................ 352
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................352
Cleaning Camera Lenses and
Sensors............................................................. 354
Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or Stainless Steel................................................................... 353
Cleaning Headlamps and Rear Lamps............................................................... 352
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics......................... 354
Cleaning the Engine Compartment............353
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............352
Cleaning the Underbody................................. 354
Cleaning Wheels................................................ 353
Cleaning Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................... 353
Cleaning the Interior...................................354 Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................355
Cleaning Displays and Screens.................... 354
Cleaning Fabric Seats and Headliners....................................................... 355
Cleaning Leather and Vinyl ........................... 355
Cleaning Moonroof Tracks............................. 356
Cleaning Plastic.................................................. 354
Cleaning Seatbelts............................................ 355
Cleaning Storage Compartments...............356
Cleaning the Instrument Panel.................... 354
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66
Clearing the Garage Door Opener.........164
Climate Control
..............................................137
Closing the Liftgate.......................................78 Closing the Hands-Free Liftgate.................... 83
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Remote Start Remote Control
Indicators......................................................135
Remote Control Feedback.............................. 135
Remote Start..................................................134
Remote Start Settings...................................... 135
Remote Start Settings
................................135
Setting the Remote Start Duration..............136
Switching Climate Control Auto Mode On
and Off............................................................... 135
Switching Climate Control Last Settings On and Off........................................................ 135
Switching the Heated Seat Settings On and Off........................................................................\
135
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel Settings On and Off...................................... 135
Removing the Key Blade.............................59
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage.........................................................359
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............356
Replacement Parts Recommendation.....................................532
Collision Repairs................................................. 532
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.............................................................. 532
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................532
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................62
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
...................147
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades..........94
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades............94
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada.........................................................497
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States............................................................497
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener...........................................................165
Resetting the Individual Trip Values - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen.............................129
Resetting the Trip Computer....................129
Restarting the Engine.................................185
Resuming the Set Speed..........................248 Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop................................................................... 254
Reverse Wipe
...................................................93
Reverse Wipe Settings....................................... 93
What Is Reverse Wipe........................................ 93Roadside Assistance...................................313
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 314
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 313
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 313
Rollover Warning
.........................................495
Roof Rack........................................................297 Adjusting a Roof Rack Crossbar................... 297
Removing and Installing Roof Rack Crossbars......................................................... 297
Roof Rack Load Capacities............................ 297
Roof Rack Precautions.................................... 297
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 311
Running Out of Fuel
....................................190
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 191
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 190
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Satellite Radio...............................................418 Locating the Satellite Radio Identification
Number............................................................. 418
Satellite Radio Limitations............................. 418
What Is Satellite Radio.................................... 418
Saving a Preset Position
............................160
Scheduled Maintenance...........................487
Seatbelt Extensions......................................45
Seatbelt Precautions....................................39
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42 How Does the Seatbelt Reminder
Work..................................................................... 42
Seatbelt Reminder Audible Warnings..........43
Seatbelt Reminder Indicators.......................... 43
Switching the Seatbelt Reminder On and Off........................................................................\
. 44
Seatbelts...........................................................39 Automatic Locking Mode................................... 41
Seatbelt Reminder............................................... 42
Sensitive Locking Mode.................................... 40
Security
..............................................................87
Anti-Theft Alarm System.................................. 87
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings...............88
Passive Anti-Theft System............................... 87
Security – Troubleshooting.............................. 89
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Vehicle Identification.................................408
Vehicle Identification Number..................... 408
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.................................413
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
Venting the Moonroof................................109
Viewing the Tire Pressures......................384
W
Washer Fluid Specification.....................406
Washers.............................................................95 Adding Washer Fluid........................................... 96
Switching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off........................................................................\
. 95
Using the Rear Window Washer.................... 95
Using the Windshield Washer......................... 95
Washer Fluid Specification.............................. 96
Washer Precautions............................................ 95
Washers See: Wipers and Washers................................. 92
Waxing Your Vehicle
...................................356
What Are the Instrument Cluster Indicators.......................................................121
What Are the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps
...........................................119
What Is 911 Assist...........................................57
What is AC Charging...................................201
What Is Active Park Assist........................243
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle...........180
What Is Auto-Start-Stop...........................185
What Is Blind Spot Information System..........................................................273
What Is Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)
..........................................128
What Is Cross Traffic Alert........................276
What Is Cruise Control...............................247 Requirements...................................................... 247
What Is Drive Mode Control.....................262
What Is Driver Alert.....................................287
What Is Electric Efficiency - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).............127
What Is Ford Protect
..................................485
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(Canada Only).............................................. 486
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans - United States Only....................................... 485What Is Hill Start Assist.............................227
What Is MyKey................................................64
What Is Pre-Collision Assist.....................279
What Is Remote Start.................................134
What Is Speed Sign Recognition...........289
What Is the Cabin Air Filter........................147
What Is the Catalytic Converter.............199
What Is the Electric Parking Brake........224
What Is the Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge..............................................................119
What Is the Garage Door Opener...........162 HomeLink Wireless Control System............162
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating............................................................293
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).............293
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating............................................................293
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............................................................293
What Is the Head Up Display....................131
What Is the High Voltage Battery Gauge - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)
...........................................................119
What Is the High Voltage Battery.........200
What Is the Information Bar
......................119
What Is the Lane Keeping System........266
What Is the Pedestrian Alert System............................................................56
What Is the Personal Safety System............................................................46
What Is the Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With:
12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen
.............................................................118
What Is the Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With:
6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen
.............................................................118
What Is the Power Outlet.........................168
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System...........................................................158
What Is the Rear View Camera
..............240
What Is the Speedometer..........................118
What Is the Tachometer - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..............117
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