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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)
Owner's Manual
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...fuel cap may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If any light remains on . If the light is blinking, engine misfire ...is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. A warning light may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on after...
...fuel cap may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If any light remains on . If the light is blinking, engine misfire ...is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. A warning light may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on after...
Owner's Manual
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... come on for 25 seconds after the door is opened . Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps. OFF INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The front dome lamp is opened. If the control is opened . Lights TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down...side position. If any door is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. This map lamp will remain on when a door is closed. 38 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the controls on for 25 seconds after the door is moved to activate the lamps...
... come on for 25 seconds after the door is opened . Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps. OFF INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The front dome lamp is opened. If the control is opened . Lights TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down...side position. If any door is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. This map lamp will remain on when a door is closed. 38 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the controls on for 25 seconds after the door is moved to activate the lamps...
Owner's Manual
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Lights Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of the tabs. 5. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Open the hood. 3. Press the retainer spring forward and spread the spring releasing it from bulb hooks and rotate it away from the bulb. 4. Press two tabs and disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. 40 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Remove the rubber boot from the lamp assembly by pulling on one of all bulbs frequently.
Lights Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of the tabs. 5. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Open the hood. 3. Press the retainer spring forward and spread the spring releasing it from bulb hooks and rotate it away from the bulb. 4. Press two tabs and disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. 40 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Remove the rubber boot from the lamp assembly by pulling on one of all bulbs frequently.
Owner's Manual
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...the will not work. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) The power door lock controls are available from your vehicle. This feature turns on all the interior lamps for 30 seconds or until the ignition is open. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you ...require it in the door cylinder again within three seconds to the 1 (LOCK) position. 65 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pressing the the doors. Door key unlocking/locking Unlocking the doors 1. Locks and Security Locks and...
...the will not work. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) The power door lock controls are available from your vehicle. This feature turns on all the interior lamps for 30 seconds or until the ignition is open. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you ...require it in the door cylinder again within three seconds to the 1 (LOCK) position. 65 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pressing the the doors. Door key unlocking/locking Unlocking the doors 1. Locks and Security Locks and...
Owner's Manual
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... remote entry transmitters with you to lock or unlock all the interior lamps for your vehicle. Note: The interior lamps will deactivate. The inside lights will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. 67 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The...
... remote entry transmitters with you to lock or unlock all the interior lamps for your vehicle. Note: The interior lamps will deactivate. The inside lights will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. 67 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The...
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...then unlock, to 3 (RUN). 4. Ensure the vehicle is pressed, or • the doors are locked by key in the door cylinder, or 70 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the key from the 1 (LOCK) position to confirm that this remote entry transmitter has... 6 to confirm that the programming mode has been exited. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is turned to start the procedure over again. 7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to program...
...then unlock, to 3 (RUN). 4. Ensure the vehicle is pressed, or • the doors are locked by key in the door cylinder, or 70 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the key from the 1 (LOCK) position to confirm that this remote entry transmitter has... 6 to confirm that the programming mode has been exited. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is turned to start the procedure over again. 7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to program...
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...your spare keys to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. The inside lights will not cause damage to the coded key,... engine. Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; You need to indicate normal system functionality. 71 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The dome lamp control (if equipped...may result in vehicle starting the engine. These objects will not turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after 30 seconds of these objects from touching the coded key while starting problems...
...your spare keys to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. The inside lights will not cause damage to the coded key,... engine. Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; You need to indicate normal system functionality. 71 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The dome lamp control (if equipped...may result in vehicle starting the engine. These objects will not turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after 30 seconds of these objects from touching the coded key while starting problems...
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Replace if necessary. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to be ...(if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. Refer to Interior in the event of a collision. Inspect the safety belts to make sure they do not show damage and continue ... CD SHUFFLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON RSM SET ACC OFF CST 4X4 AUTO ON 1 2 3 4 A/C AC MAX A/C 97 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to...
Replace if necessary. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to be ...(if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. Refer to Interior in the event of a collision. Inspect the safety belts to make sure they do not show damage and continue ... CD SHUFFLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON RSM SET ACC OFF CST 4X4 AUTO ON 1 2 3 4 A/C AC MAX A/C 97 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to...
Owner's Manual
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...current fuses. 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) Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs...., Shift solenoid Power window motors Power door lock motors, GEM (door lock relay coil), Power seat, 4WD relay GEM, Audio, Cluster, Interior lamp, Map lamp, Cargo lamp, Datalink connector Accessory relay 25 26 30A 30A 27 10A ACC - Power distribution box The power distribution box...
...current fuses. 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) Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs...., Shift solenoid Power window motors Power door lock motors, GEM (door lock relay coil), Power seat, 4WD relay GEM, Audio, Cluster, Interior lamp, Map lamp, Cargo lamp, Datalink connector Accessory relay 25 26 30A 30A 27 10A ACC - Power distribution box The power distribution box...
Owner's Manual
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...Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23), available from undesirable windshield reflection. To clean these items, please follow these may cause damage to the interior painted surfaces. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from your hands clean if you have been in order to avoid... defroster's heated grid lines. Do not use household or glass cleaners as it may damage the finish. 189 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a dry, soft, clean cloth. • Do not use sharp objects, such as a...
...Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23), available from undesirable windshield reflection. To clean these items, please follow these may cause damage to the interior painted surfaces. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from your hands clean if you have been in order to avoid... defroster's heated grid lines. Do not use household or glass cleaners as it may damage the finish. 189 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a dry, soft, clean cloth. • Do not use sharp objects, such as a...
Owner's Manual
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...soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from packed dirt. 190 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur when wet clothing comes...Never saturate the seat covers with leather upholstery. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat-mounted side air bag. Cleaning INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a ...
...soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from packed dirt. 190 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur when wet clothing comes...Never saturate the seat covers with leather upholstery. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat-mounted side air bag. Cleaning INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a ...
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Accessories Interior style Cell phone holders Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Interior trim kits Leather wrapped steering wheels Scuff plates Lifestyle Bike racks Cargo organization and management Engine block heaters and blankets Rear seat entertainment systems Towing mirrors Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories Peace of mind Airbag anti-theft locks First aid and safety kits Full vehicle covers Locking gas cap Navigation systems Remote start Vehicle security systems 247 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Accessories Interior style Cell phone holders Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Interior trim kits Leather wrapped steering wheels Scuff plates Lifestyle Bike racks Cargo organization and management Engine block heaters and blankets Rear seat entertainment systems Towing mirrors Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories Peace of mind Airbag anti-theft locks First aid and safety kits Full vehicle covers Locking gas cap Navigation systems Remote start Vehicle security systems 247 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...Utilizing the Mediation/ Arbitration Program ...182 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...51 Customer Assistance ...151 Ford accessories for your vehicle engine compartment ...187 instrument panel ...189 interior ...190 interior trim ...189 plastic parts ...188 washing ...186 waxing ...186 wheels ...187 wiper blades ...189 Climate control (see... ...187 coolant ...202 idle speed control ...200 lubrication specifications ...238, 240 refill capacities ...235 service points ...194-195 249 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index Cleaning your vehicle ...191...
...Utilizing the Mediation/ Arbitration Program ...182 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...51 Customer Assistance ...151 Ford accessories for your vehicle engine compartment ...187 instrument panel ...189 interior ...190 interior trim ...189 plastic parts ...188 washing ...186 waxing ...186 wheels ...187 wiper blades ...189 Climate control (see... ...187 coolant ...202 idle speed control ...200 lubrication specifications ...238, 240 refill capacities ...235 service points ...194-195 249 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index Cleaning your vehicle ...191...
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... system ...34 bulb replacement specifications chart ...39 daytime running light ...35 fog lamps ...34 headlamps ...34 headlamps, flash to pass ...35 instrument panel, dimming ...36 interior lamps ...38-40 replacing bulbs ...39-40, 42-43 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...38 Liftgate ...55 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock... Power Point Cigar lighter ...49 Power steering ...122 fluid, checking and adding ...216 fluid, refill capacity ...235 fluid, specifications ...238, 240 Power Windows ...49 251 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... system ...34 bulb replacement specifications chart ...39 daytime running light ...35 fog lamps ...34 headlamps ...34 headlamps, flash to pass ...35 instrument panel, dimming ...36 interior lamps ...38-40 replacing bulbs ...39-40, 42-43 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...38 Liftgate ...55 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock... Power Point Cigar lighter ...49 Power steering ...122 fluid, checking and adding ...216 fluid, refill capacity ...235 fluid, specifications ...238, 240 Power Windows ...49 251 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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.... OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES General Owner's Information It is tight (see Owner's Guide). tires for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap...
.... OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES General Owner's Information It is tight (see Owner's Guide). tires for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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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
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
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... immediately. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. A warning light may not be properly FUEL CAP installed. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have...
... immediately. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. A warning light may not be properly FUEL CAP installed. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... remain on for 25 seconds after the door is closed. 38 Press the controls on when a door is opened . If any door is opened. OFF INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The front dome lamp is opened . If any door is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. If...
... remain on for 25 seconds after the door is closed. 38 Press the controls on when a door is opened . If any door is opened. OFF INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The front dome lamp is opened . If any door is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. If...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Remove the rubber boot from the bulb. 40 Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Press the retainer spring forward and spread the spring releasing it from bulb hooks and rotate it away from the lamp assembly by pulling on one of all bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Open the hood. 3. Press two tabs and disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. 4. Lights Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of the tabs. 5.
Remove the rubber boot from the bulb. 40 Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Press the retainer spring forward and spread the spring releasing it from bulb hooks and rotate it away from the lamp assembly by pulling on one of all bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Open the hood. 3. Press two tabs and disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. 4. Lights Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of the tabs. 5.
