Ford Escape: 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 you experience starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a different brand of E85 fuel. If the driveability problems continue, fill the vehicle with regular unleaded gasoline and drive vehicle normally until gasoline is used. See your authorized dealer if the problem persists.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Octane recommendations
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with an
octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitud ...
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. ...
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Under the glove compartment
Fold aside the upholstery covering the fuse
boxes.
1. Press the cover's lock and fold it up.
2. The fuses are accessible.
Positions-fuse box A
Positions-fuse box B
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For cold and snow weather
Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the windscreen should be brushed clear after
heavy snowfall so that the operation of the heating and ventilation systems will
not be impaired.
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Fuse box in the cargo compartment
Open the tailgate.
To open: lift up trunk floor 2 ().
Remove stowage compartment 1.
Open cover 3 of fuse box downwards.
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