Ford Escape: Engine coolant
- Checking engine coolant
- Adding engine coolant
- Recycled engine coolant
- Coolant refill capacity
- Severe climates
- What you should know about fail-safe cooling
Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it ...Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information. The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and dist ...See also:
Maintenance
• Use a screw driver to open the caps or
cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
• If necessary, add distilled water. The level
should never be above the indicator.
• The fluid level ...
Behavior with key lock-in prevention function non-operational
- If the lock lever is turned to the rear
(“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door
open and the driver’s door is then closed
with the lock lever in that position, the
driver’s door i ...
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
Use a low gear when driving in mud – the deeper the mud, the lower the gear.
Keep the vehicle moving to avoid getting stuck.
Traction changes when driving on sand. On loose sand, such as on beach ...