Ford Escape: Brakes
Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer.
Refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light.
Under normal operating conditions, brake dust may accumulate on the wheels. Some brake dust is inevitable as brakes wear and does not contribute to brake noise. The use of modern friction materials with emphasis on improved performance and environmental considerations can lead to more dust than in the past. Brake dust can be cleaned by weekly washing with soapy water and a soft sponge. Heavier deposits can be removed with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner. See the Cleaning chapter for more information.
Engine block heater (if equipped)
WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrou ...Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump mo ...See also:
Screen Mode
You can select the background
screen to display the sound level.
There are three screen modes: level
(the sound level is shown with the
vertical bars), spectrum analysis (the
sound level appe ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system. Do not park the vehicle on dry grassland or harvested
grain fields. C ...
The camera’s limitations
The camera is used by Collision Warning with
Auto-brake, Driver Alert Control (see
page 180), and Lane Departure Warning (see
page 183).
NOTE
• To help protect the camera in very hot
condi ...