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Question posted by randyb5803 on June 19th, 2014

What Would Cause My Escape To Run Rough And Idle Up And Down When First Crank

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

... authorized disposal of California to Seating and safety restraints for more information. 2 ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Refer to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Please refer to the Index to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Read the following warning may be required by California law...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

...The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in properly servicing your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The fuel cap may cause your Examples are: 1. ... 10 The light may be drivable and will usually be malfunctioning. The vehicle has run out of the engine's emission control systems may illuminate without a driveability concern being ...
Owner's Manual - Page 11

...less than the advertised capacity since there is turned to the RUN position. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is working. When... your catalytic converter. The ignition must be in the RUN position for more information). Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates... with high quality fuel of the fuel level to the RUN position regardless of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and...
Owner's Manual - Page 12

...Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN ABS position to fasten your safety belts. With the ABS light on , continues to flash or fails...remains on , the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is turned to the RUN position to remind you to ensure the circuit is BRAKE functional. Turn signals Illuminates when the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 13

...Engine oil in the Controls and features chapter. THEFT Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position and the engine is off . Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the... oil pressure Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position and the engine is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.
Owner's Manual - Page 71

.... 2. Controls and features Audio system warranties and service Refer to activate the right turn signal. If service is not running. 3. RUN, all electrical circuits operational. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push..., allows the electrical 2 accessories such as the engine starts. Key position when driving. 4. START, cranks the engine.
Owner's Manual - Page 137

... more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. If you ... exhaust fumes. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to Starting the engine in this chapter. Make sure all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field ...
Owner's Manual - Page 139

Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 1. The key will return to 4 (START) 3 without 3 turning the key to 4 (START). ...the vehicle 4x4 BRAKE CHECK FUEL CAP O/D OFF THEFT Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. Turn the key to 3 (RUN). 4 2. Starting 3. If a light fails to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try , turn the key to illuminate, have the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 141

... State of snow, leaves and other reproductive harm. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in fresh air. Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if ...equipped) to bring in an open area for long periods of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Starting WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its ...
Owner's Manual - Page 144

...the button. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will be caused by any wheel(s) • uneven vehicle loading • high crown in 1 (First Gear) (...brake can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN...
Owner's Manual - Page 191

... stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Jump starting 1. A spark may cause an explosion of the disabled vehicle. 3. Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Do not connect the end of the second cable...
Owner's Manual - Page 196

... engine. • When the engine is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Working with the engine running , make sure that loose clothing, jewelry or long hair does not get caught up in moving unexpectedly....care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in Battery in this chapter....
Owner's Manual - Page 205

... Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be used. Do not fill above this may cause the brakes to the scheduled maintenance guide for the master cylinder fall below the MIN mark....interval schedules. 1. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. If you will cause permanent damage to prevent dirt or water from a clean un-opened container ...
Owner's Manual - Page 213

...and distilled water for the service interval schedules. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3....use only MERCON ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature ... the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 217

...cables are maintained by power from the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can cause personal injury. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes when... come near the battery. Also, make sure it is installed, the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for a minimum of acid solution. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which ...
Owner's Manual - Page 218

Run the engine until the idle trim is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation to relearn... transmission must be adversely affected until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Maintenance and care 2. Drive the vehicle to idle for disposal. When the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of the transmission. If the battery has been disconnected...
Owner's Manual - Page 228

...aftermarket product in the United States) because it may cause these problems to become more information on . If... Maintenance and care Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a ...the Instrumentation chapter. 228 Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have run out of fuel: ...
Owner's Manual - Page 232

Maintenance and care • Idling for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with the wheels out of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 244

...Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running engine may damage the finish on your vehicle. Cleaning non-painted plastic exterior parts Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Use a...detergent as the body of special wheel surfaces. water in some automatic car washes may cause internal damage.
Owner's Manual - Page 271

...233 Engine ...252 check engine/service engine soon light ...10 cleaning ...243 coolant ...208 idle speed control ...216 271 and Canada ...262 Getting roadside assistance ...173 Getting the service ...The Dispute Settlement Board ...258 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...261 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...73 Customer Assistance ...173 Ford accessories for your vehicle ......

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