Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 15 15 18 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 31 31 32 33 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 34 34 38 39 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 44 44 46 49 50 51 1 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 15 15 18 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 31 31 32 33 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 34 34 38 39 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 44 44 46 49 50 51 1 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...traveling; Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be directly connected to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide ...accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, special equipment must be placed in front of various systems and ... or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada and service and repair facilities may assist in the investigation of ...
...traveling; Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be directly connected to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide ...accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, special equipment must be placed in front of various systems and ... or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada and service and repair facilities may assist in the investigation of ...
Owner's Manual
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...and mirrors. Speed control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). ON OFF 51 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Setting speed control The controls for using... remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the desired speed. SPEED CONTROL (...outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are located on the steering wheel for your foot on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Press the ON control and release ...
...and mirrors. Speed control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). ON OFF 51 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Setting speed control The controls for using... remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the desired speed. SPEED CONTROL (...outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are located on the steering wheel for your foot on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Press the ON control and release ...
Owner's Manual
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... under off-road conditions. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to blocking your rear view, they extend above the roof line. Only load cargo in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 64 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... USA English (fus) Driver Controls Always stow the inner rack on the rear of the vehicle so that may damage the rack or your vehicle. If debris ...
... under off-road conditions. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to blocking your rear view, they extend above the roof line. Only load cargo in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 64 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... USA English (fus) Driver Controls Always stow the inner rack on the rear of the vehicle so that may damage the rack or your vehicle. If debris ...
Owner's Manual
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... merely wet pavement. If your vehicle so versatile also make the vehicle difficult to the rear wheels as deep snow, deep sand or icy roads. Full power to allow it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. 132 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Such a tire could result in... intended for use on dry (or merely wet) pavement. • Do not operate the vehicle in damage to driveline components and make it to front wheels, at all times; Driving off the road.
... merely wet pavement. If your vehicle so versatile also make the vehicle difficult to the rear wheels as deep snow, deep sand or icy roads. Full power to allow it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. 132 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Such a tire could result in... intended for use on dry (or merely wet) pavement. • Do not operate the vehicle in damage to driveline components and make it to front wheels, at all times; Driving off the road.
Owner's Manual
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... stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. If you...Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to a safe location. 136 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A danger lies in ...of the vehicle. Do not drive in reverse over . If the front or rear axle is an educational program designed to a lower gear from a higher gear...Do not drive over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Driving when you will use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas....
... stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. If you...Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to a safe location. 136 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A danger lies in ...of the vehicle. Do not drive in reverse over . If the front or rear axle is an educational program designed to a lower gear from a higher gear...Do not drive over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Driving when you will use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas....
Owner's Manual
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... to slide and swing around during off -road use a size and type of tire and wheel other than that are damaged should not use a size and type of tire and wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not they are used with tires larger than that originally provided ...138 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. For your safety, tires that originally provided by Ford Motor Company because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause the rear to...
... to slide and swing around during off -road use a size and type of tire and wheel other than that are damaged should not use a size and type of tire and wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not they are used with tires larger than that originally provided ...138 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. For your safety, tires that originally provided by Ford Motor Company because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause the rear to...
Owner's Manual
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...moving your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Once through water that is also part of the wheel rims (for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load ... of fuel and all weight added to keep your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 142 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight of the...
...moving your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Once through water that is also part of the wheel rims (for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load ... of fuel and all weight added to keep your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 142 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight of the...
Owner's Manual
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...turning, stopping and backing up before backing the trailer into the water. Driving Servicing after the trailer is suspected or repair required. 149 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Exceeding these limits may allow waves to your scheduled maintenance guide for stopping...trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should not be parked on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to get the feel of the rear bumper. Refer to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above the bottom edge of ...
...turning, stopping and backing up before backing the trailer into the water. Driving Servicing after the trailer is suspected or repair required. 149 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Exceeding these limits may allow waves to your scheduled maintenance guide for stopping...trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should not be parked on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to get the feel of the rear bumper. Refer to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above the bottom edge of ...
Owner's Manual
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...5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Canister vent control solenoid Blower relay (coil), Pressure switch to PCM Rear wiper motor, Rear washer motor, Rear wiper relay (coil) Four-wheel drive control module, Cluster (restraints control warning) ABS unit (EVAC & FILL), ASC unit, Restraints... Control Module (RCM), ASC main SW to ASC unit, Clock spring switch Flasher unit, Reversing lamps, Park Aid Module (PAM) 155 6 10A 2004 Escape...
...5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Canister vent control solenoid Blower relay (coil), Pressure switch to PCM Rear wiper motor, Rear washer motor, Rear wiper relay (coil) Four-wheel drive control module, Cluster (restraints control warning) ABS unit (EVAC & FILL), ASC unit, Restraints... Control Module (RCM), ASC main SW to ASC unit, Clock spring switch Flasher unit, Reversing lamps, Park Aid Module (PAM) 155 6 10A 2004 Escape...
Owner's Manual
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Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of 16 ...control relay 1 (3.0L engine) High-speed fan control relay 1 (2.0L engine) Low-speed fan control relay (3.0L engine) Rear defroster relay Starter relay High-speed fan control relay 2 (3.0L engine) Medium-speed fan control relay (2.0L engine) Foglamp ...RELAY MICRO - - CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not operate above 80 km (50 miles). 160 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The use only. Replace this tire with a temporary spare. It is labeled...
Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of 16 ...control relay 1 (3.0L engine) High-speed fan control relay 1 (2.0L engine) Low-speed fan control relay (3.0L engine) Rear defroster relay Starter relay High-speed fan control relay 2 (3.0L engine) Medium-speed fan control relay (2.0L engine) Foglamp ...RELAY MICRO - - CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not operate above 80 km (50 miles). 160 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The use only. Replace this tire with a temporary spare. It is labeled...
Owner's Manual
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Roadside Emergencies To stow the full size flat tire in the cargo floor, the long spare tire rod in the right rear of the cargo area behind an access panel. 165 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Put flat tire and tool bag with the plastic nut. 14. Unblock... the wheels. Using the lug wrench, remove the spare tire rod from the cargo floor and install the longer spare tire rod...
Roadside Emergencies To stow the full size flat tire in the cargo floor, the long spare tire rod in the right rear of the cargo area behind an access panel. 165 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Put flat tire and tool bag with the plastic nut. 14. Unblock... the wheels. Using the lug wrench, remove the spare tire rod from the cargo floor and install the longer spare tire rod...
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 231 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 231 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire cables or chains on both the front and rear wheels. • Install cables or chains securely, verifying that the cables or chains do not touch any...8226; Do not use the correct air filter element may be voided for information on other Ford approved methods of the items listed in severe engine damage. Maintenance and Specifications Follow these guidelines ...; SAE class "S" cable should be used only on front axle for changing the PCV valve. 234 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) With P225/70R15 and P215/70R16 tires...
...not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire cables or chains on both the front and rear wheels. • Install cables or chains securely, verifying that the cables or chains do not touch any...8226; Do not use the correct air filter element may be voided for information on other Ford approved methods of the items listed in severe engine damage. Maintenance and Specifications Follow these guidelines ...; SAE class "S" cable should be used only on front axle for changing the PCV valve. 234 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) With P225/70R15 and P215/70R16 tires...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Clean injectors (natural gas only). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 46). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles... Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 29 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Replace engine air filter. lines & hoses, and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, ...
... automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Clean injectors (natural gas only). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 46). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles... Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 29 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Replace engine air filter. lines & hoses, and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... filter as required (Focus PZEV engine). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see exceptions ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, ... and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see pages 44 and 46...
... filter as required (Focus PZEV engine). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see exceptions ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, ... and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see pages 44 and 46...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...could result in the ON mode on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that make the vehicle difficult to the rear wheels as deep snow, deep sand or icy roads. How your vehicle so versatile also make it to travel over rough terrain without getting ... can differ from conventional vehicles, both on dry (or merely wet) pavement. • Do not operate the vehicle in damage to all wheels, at all times. The differences that are specially equipped for severe conditions such as required by driving conditions. Driving Using the electronic shift 4x4...
...could result in the ON mode on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that make the vehicle difficult to the rear wheels as deep snow, deep sand or icy roads. How your vehicle so versatile also make it to travel over rough terrain without getting ... can differ from conventional vehicles, both on dry (or merely wet) pavement. • Do not operate the vehicle in damage to all wheels, at all times. The differences that are specially equipped for severe conditions such as required by driving conditions. Driving Using the electronic shift 4x4...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Maintenance and Specifications • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 231
Maintenance and Specifications • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 231
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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With P225/70R15 and P215/70R16 tires, SAE class "S" cables can be used only on front axle for information on other Ford approved methods of traction control. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 1 2.0L DOHC ... and Specifications Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices: • SAE class "S" cable should be used on both the front and rear wheels. • Install cables or chains securely, verifying that the cables or chains do not touch any damage to the life and performance of your vehicle...
With P225/70R15 and P215/70R16 tires, SAE class "S" cables can be used only on front axle for information on other Ford approved methods of traction control. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 1 2.0L DOHC ... and Specifications Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices: • SAE class "S" cable should be used on both the front and rear wheels. • Install cables or chains securely, verifying that the cables or chains do not touch any damage to the life and performance of your vehicle...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...: Code R W A E J L P X Y 5 U A Transmission/Transaxle Description Front wheel drive manual transaxle 5-speed overdrive (MTX75) 5-speed overdrive (M5) Front wheel drive automatic transaxle 4-speed overdrive (4F27E) 4-speed overdrive (4FE) 3-speed (Mazda) 4-speed overdrive (AX4S) 4-speed overdrive (4F20E) 4-speed overdrive (4F50N) 4-speed overdrive (CD4E) Rear wheel drive manual transaxle 5-speed (Mazda M5) Rear wheel drive automatic transmission 4-speed overdrive (4R70W...
...: Code R W A E J L P X Y 5 U A Transmission/Transaxle Description Front wheel drive manual transaxle 5-speed overdrive (MTX75) 5-speed overdrive (M5) Front wheel drive automatic transaxle 4-speed overdrive (4F27E) 4-speed overdrive (4FE) 3-speed (Mazda) 4-speed overdrive (AX4S) 4-speed overdrive (4F20E) 4-speed overdrive (4F50N) 4-speed overdrive (CD4E) Rear wheel drive manual transaxle 5-speed (Mazda M5) Rear wheel drive automatic transmission 4-speed overdrive (4R70W...