Ford Escape: Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)
1. Insert the lug wrench through the
access hole in the rear bumper.
2. Turn the handle counterclockwise
and lower the spare tire until it can
be slid rearward and the cable is
slack.
3. Slide the retainer through the
center of the wheel.
If equipped with a tether, perform the following additional steps:
4. Lift the spare tire on end to access tether attachment (1).
5. Use the lug wrench to remove the lug nut from the spare tire tether.
6. If not replacing the spare or flat
tire to the underbody storage area,
raise winch up into the installed
position.
7. Use the attached fastener strap
(2) to tie the tether end to the
winch actuator shaft (if equipped).
Removing the jack and tools
1. The jack and tools are located under the carpeted load floor. 2. Pull back the carpet away from the liftgate, and remove the hardboard cover. If your vehicle is equipped with a cargo managemen ...Tire change procedure
WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic tra ...See also:
“PASS AIR BAG OFF” Indicator
“PASS AIR BAG
OFF” Indicator
The “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator is located on the center of the instrument panel.
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this indicato ...
Front seatbelts
1. Adjust the seat position according to
the following procedure.
Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the
upright position. Move the seat as far from
the steering wheel as practical while s ...
Luggage compartment
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT (If installed)
Luggage compartment light has a 3-position
switch. The three positions are:
o In the "DOOR" position, the luggage compartment
light comes o ...