Ford Escape: Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality, per the recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section.
Fuel quality
Unleaded gasoline engines
If you experience starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems
during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded gasoline.
FFV engines
If y ...
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
• You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several ...
See also:
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a
tendency to understeer, which means that the
steering wheel has to be turned more than
might seem appropriate for the curvature of a
bend. This ...
Power window operation by passengers
Each passenger window can be controlled
by the power window switch located on
the door.
To open:
Push the switch down and hold it until the
window reaches the desired position.
To close:
P ...
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the washer symbol on it and add washer fluid until full. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for reservoir location.
Notice
○ When using concentrated washe ...
