Ford Escape: Identifying your vehicle
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location
3. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine data
Engine drivebelt routing • 2.5L I4 Engine • 3.0L V6 Engine ...Transmission code designations
You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. ...See also:
Fuel
NOTE
The engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline.
*1: If unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) is not
available, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 ...
Programming the integrated garage door opener on the rear-view mirror
Programming
WARNING
Only press the transmitter button on the integrated remote control if there are
no persons or objects present within the sweep of the garage door. People could
otherwise ...
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flush ...