Ford Escape: Waxing
• Wash the vehicle first.
• Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.
Washing the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is
available from your authorized dealer.
• Never use strong house ...
Paint chips
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to
your authorized dealer to ensure you get the c ...
See also:
Auxiliary Taillamp
To replace one of these lamps:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2‑9.
2. Remove the interior trim access panel.
A. Attachment Nuts
B. Retaining Hook
3. Remove the five attachment ...
Fuel Economy Factors
The following factors can lower your
vehicle’s fuel economy:
Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic
Cold engine ope ...
Fuses
Your vehicle has three types of fuses, as described below: Main Fuse – The main
fuse takes current directly from the battery. Primary Fuses – These fuses are between
the main fuse and individu ...
