Ford Escape: Tire care
- Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems
- Tire wear
- Damage
- U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
- Tire replacement requirements
- Safety practices
- Tire and wheel alignment
- Tire rotation
Inflating your tires
Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly
inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure
without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, che ...
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems
Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and
remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in the
tread grooves. Check the tire and valve stems for holes, ...
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Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat
or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include:
○ Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
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Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice) ...
Fuses
Your vehicle has three types of fuses, as described below: Main Fuse – The main
fuse takes current directly from the battery. Primary Fuses – These fuses are between
the main fuse and individu ...