Ford Escape: Lamp assembly condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
• Water puddle inside the lamp
• Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present.
Bulb Replacement
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Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light bright ...
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Shortcuts
Shortcut commands for using the phone can
be found in the MY CAR menu system, under
Settings
Voice settings
Voice
command list Phone commands and
General commands. See page 133 for mor ...
Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation.
Type A
1 Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
2 Low speed windshield
wiper operation
3 High speed windshield
wiper operation
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Closing
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from
the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are ar ...