Ford Escape: 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
transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission).
WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in
both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and
end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
WARNING: If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.
WARNING: Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to
avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.
1. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.
2. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.
Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations:
• Front
View shown from rear of front tire.
Position the jack directly below the protruding bolt.
• Rear
View shown from forward of rear tire. Position the jack directly below the stud on the rear trailing arm.
3. Position the jack according to the guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is a maximum of 1 inch (25 mm) off the ground.
Be sure to place the jack away from the rear edge of the rocker to avoid damaging the rear tire spoiler (pictured).
Never use the differentials as a jacking point.
WARNING: To lessen the
risk of personal injury, do not
put any part of your body under
the vehicle while changing a tire.
Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire.
4. Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
5. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
6. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
7. Remove the jack and fully tighten
the lug nuts in the order shown.
Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification.
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 ...
Stowing the jack and tools
• Make sure the jack is fully
lowered.
• Reclip the tools onto the jack
making sure that the tools are
fully contained by the clips as
shown.
• Reinstall the jack in the pocket
with the l ...
See also:
Operating audio player or audio media
Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played, depending on the
equipment installed in the vehicle.
Switch on the audio system or COMAND and select the audio device or medium
( ...
Rear window wiper and washer switch
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the rear window
glass and obscure your vision. Warm
the rear window with the defroster
before you wash the rear window.
- Do ...
In case of an emergency
Road warning In case of an emergency while driving Overheating Emergency starting
Electrical circuit protection Towing If you have a flat tire ...
