Ford Escape: Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Refer to the Identifying components in the engine compartment section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the location. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace
the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located on the
right-hand side of the center
console, by the instrument panel.
Remove the panel cover to access
the fuse cover. Press the tabs on the
top and bottom of the fus ...
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road ...
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Engine starting: manual transmission
Note: Do not press the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
1. A valid Smart Key must be inside the
vehicle.
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
3. Press and release the start button. For
...
Hiding display messages
You can hide some display messages with a low priority.
Press the or
button on the steering wheel to
hide the display message. The display message is cleared.
Display messages with a hig ...
Liftgate
To open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and
lift.
Liftgate Release
NOTE: Use the power door LOCK switch on either front
door trim panel or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transm ...
