Ford Escape: Cleaner air - What you should know about automotive fuels - Maintenance and Specifications - Ford Escape Owner's ManualFord 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 ...

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    Smooth cornering
    Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear will be ...

    Additional Cleaning Procedure
    For additional cleaning assistance in removing stubborn stains, apply MOPAR Convertible Cloth Top Cleaner or equivalent to the complete stain, extending 2 in (50 mm) beyond the stain. With a sof ...

    Automatic air conditioning system
    Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting. ...