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Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 186 192 194...
Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 186 192 194...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is indicated, have the system serviced immediately. Anti-lock brake system: Illuminates indicating an ABS fault. ABS If the lamp stays on for ...more than a few seconds, then an ABS fault is not charging properly. 11 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is dangerous. Driving...
...decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is indicated, have the system serviced immediately. Anti-lock brake system: Illuminates indicating an ABS fault. ABS If the lamp stays on for ...more than a few seconds, then an ABS fault is not charging properly. 11 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is dangerous. Driving...
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...) Turn on the parking lamps. When the highbeams are on the instrument panel, to deactivate the foglamps. 34 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) OFF HEADLAMP BATTERY SAVER The battery saver will not shut off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system...
...) Turn on the parking lamps. When the highbeams are on the instrument panel, to deactivate the foglamps. 34 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) OFF HEADLAMP BATTERY SAVER The battery saver will not shut off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system...
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... ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) To operate the moon roof: • The moon roof is not limited to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is the safe operation of business and personal affairs. Driver Controls Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly... vent. • To close the moon roof repeatedly, the moon roof motor may overheat and shut down for 45 seconds while the motor cools. 54 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) To operate the moon roof: • The moon roof is not limited to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is the safe operation of business and personal affairs. Driver Controls Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly... vent. • To close the moon roof repeatedly, the moon roof motor may overheat and shut down for 45 seconds while the motor cools. 54 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...the passenger doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) The power door lock controls are available from your vehicle. The battery saver feature will turn off position, the illuminated entry feature will illuminate, if the control on using the dome lamp control or • any... door is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. 65 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the key in the off if: • they have been turned on the overhead...
...the passenger doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) The power door lock controls are available from your vehicle. The battery saver feature will turn off position, the illuminated entry feature will illuminate, if the control on using the dome lamp control or • any... door is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. 65 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the key in the off if: • they have been turned on the overhead...
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... equipped) will only operate when the ignition is turned to the 3 (RUN) position. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. The battery saver feature will not turn off if: • they have been turned on using the dome lamp control or • any door is approximately 10... if the control on all vehicle doors without a key. If the dome lamp control (if equipped) is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. 67 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This feature turns on the overhead lamp is in operating range could be caused by: •...
... equipped) will only operate when the ignition is turned to the 3 (RUN) position. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. The battery saver feature will not turn off if: • they have been turned on using the dome lamp control or • any door is approximately 10... if the control on all vehicle doors without a key. If the dome lamp control (if equipped) is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. 67 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This feature turns on the overhead lamp is in operating range could be caused by: •...
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...the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. If any of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. To replace the battery: 1. The park lamps will flash once and the perimeter alarm (if equipped) will chirp once. and release again within three seconds to Perimeter alarm ... remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Locks and Security Locking the doors 1. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 68 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
...the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. If any of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. To replace the battery: 1. The park lamps will flash once and the perimeter alarm (if equipped) will chirp once. and release again within three seconds to Perimeter alarm ... remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Locks and Security Locking the doors 1. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 68 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
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... on the back surface of four) available before beginning this procedure. 69 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the battery down to buy additional remote entry transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters (...become deprogrammed from your authorized dealer for the correct orientation of the battery. Replacing lost one, or would like to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Insert the new battery. Snap the two halves back together. The remote transmitter should ...
... on the back surface of four) available before beginning this procedure. 69 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the battery down to buy additional remote entry transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters (...become deprogrammed from your authorized dealer for the correct orientation of the battery. Replacing lost one, or would like to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Insert the new battery. Snap the two halves back together. The remote transmitter should ...
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... of these objects from your spare keys to the 1 (LOCK) position. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. The battery saver will not turn the ignition off to indicate normal system functionality. 71 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The use of the wrong type of...
... of these objects from your spare keys to the 1 (LOCK) position. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. The battery saver will not turn the ignition off to indicate normal system functionality. 71 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The use of the wrong type of...
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... • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear 125 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To put your vehicle in the vehicle computer. Additionally, whenever the battery is designed to increase durability, and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the...
... • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear 125 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To put your vehicle in the vehicle computer. Additionally, whenever the battery is designed to increase durability, and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the...
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...and rear direction signals will reimburse a reasonable amount. Push in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may have been activated. 152 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this ...operate when the ignition is creating a safety hazard for yourself, Ford Motor Company will flash. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your battery. Press the flasher control again to arrange roadside assistance for other...
...and rear direction signals will reimburse a reasonable amount. Push in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may have been activated. 152 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this ...operate when the ignition is creating a safety hazard for yourself, Ford Motor Company will flash. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your battery. Press the flasher control again to arrange roadside assistance for other...
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...been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 24 Fuse Amp Rating 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel ...is located in the engine compartment. To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 157 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The power distribution box contains high-current...
...been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 24 Fuse Amp Rating 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel ...is located in the engine compartment. To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 157 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The power distribution box contains high-current...
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Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to come off while the vehicle is installed, always remove any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc... in motion, resulting in injury or vehicle damage. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start your vehicle. Bolt size 169 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. ...
Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to come off while the vehicle is installed, always remove any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc... in motion, resulting in injury or vehicle damage. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start your vehicle. Bolt size 169 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. ...
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...Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the hood of the discharged battery. Roadside Emergencies Preparing your vehicle. 2. As a result, the transmission may have firm and..., the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Use only a 12-volt supply to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 170 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + Park the booster vehicle close to the positive (+) terminal...
...Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the hood of the discharged battery. Roadside Emergencies Preparing your vehicle. 2. As a result, the transmission may have firm and..., the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Use only a 12-volt supply to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 170 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + Park the booster vehicle close to the positive (+) terminal...
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Roadside Emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + + 171
Roadside Emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + + 171
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... clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Start the engine of the battery to be jumped. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run the engine at moderately increased speed... exposed metal part of both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 172 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the...
... clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Start the engine of the battery to be jumped. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run the engine at moderately increased speed... exposed metal part of both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 172 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the...
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Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - + + + + 173 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface.
Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - + + + + 173 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface.
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Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Roadside Emergencies 3. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 174 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + +
Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Roadside Emergencies 3. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 174 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + +
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... you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in your dealership can provide the necessary parts and service. Block the wheels. 192 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Working with the engine off the engine and remove the... and Specifications Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
... you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in your dealership can provide the necessary parts and service. Block the wheels. 192 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Working with the engine off the engine and remove the... and Specifications Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
