Ford Escape: Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Refer to the Identifying components in the engine compartment section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the location. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located on the right-hand side of the center console, by the instrument panel. Remove the panel cover to access the fuse cover. Press the tabs on the top and bottom of the fus ...CHANGING THE TIRES
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1. After registering phonebook data, select
the “SPEED DIAL” menu.
2. Press the preset button (from
to
) in which you want to register the phone number.
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WindshieldWashers
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wiper control lever toward you, and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever. ...