Ford Escape: Removing the jack and tools

Ford Escape / Ford Escape Owner's Manual / Roadside Emergencies / CHANGING THE TIRES / Stopping and securing the vehicle / 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 management system, the jack and tools are in the forward compartment under a lid.

3. Unbuckle the strap and remove

3. Unbuckle the strap and remove the jack and tools by pulling the right side up first.
4. Remove the tools from the jack in order to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle.

5. Remove the lug wrench from the

5. Remove the lug wrench from the jack in order to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle.

Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)

Stopping and securing the vehicle

1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate hazard flashers. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission) and turn engine ...

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 t ...