FORD Escape 2001 User Manual

Before driving Introduction 2

Instrumentation 8 Controls and features 19 Seating and safety restraints 98

Starting and driving Starting 137

Driving 142 Roadside emergencies 173 Servicing

Maintenance and care 196 Capacities and specifications 247

Index 270

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

Introduction

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Introduction

SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the “Four Wheeling” supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.

Introduction

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

MAX

MIN

Introduction

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

Instrumentation

Fog lamp

control* (pg. 82)

Headlamp and turn

signal control

(pg. 81)

Instrument cluster

Windshield wiper/washer

control

(pg. 76)

(pg. 10)

Power mirror control*

(pg. 19)

Instrument panel dimmer

OFF

Speed controls*

control

(pg. 19)

(pg. 73)

RPM X 1000

100

120

140

100

160

MPH

180

km/h

120

4x4

RSM

SET ACC

CST

Tilt steering wheel lever*

(pg. 72)

* if equipped

Instrumentation

Rear window defroster

control

(pg. 20)

VOL - PUSH ON

SEEK TUNE

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AUTO

4X4

AM FM

BASSCDTREB BAL FADE

A/C

MAX

A/C

FM1

DISC

Audio system

(pg. 26)

SCN

AUTO

SET

COMP

SHUFFLECDCD

4wd control*

(pg. 20)

Hazard flasher control

(pg. 174)

Climate controls

(pg. 21)

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 85)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

4x4

O/D OFF

CHECK

FUEL CAP

BRAKE

THEFT

Service engine soon

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The

indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the RUN position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

What you should do if the light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your

light to illuminate.

Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

Instrumentation

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Low fuel

Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must be in the RUN position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the RUN position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.

light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Instrumentation

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position to ensure the circuit is functional. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position to ensure the circuit is functional. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

BRAKE

ABS

Turn signals

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Speed control

This light comes on when the vehicle speed control is engaged and actively controlling the vehicle speed. It turns off when the speed control OFF or CANCEL controls are pressed or the brake is applied.

Anti-theft system

Refer to SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.

Charging system

Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

Instrumentation

THEFT

Engine oil pressure

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position and the engine is off. Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Instrumentation

Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)

Illuminates when 4x4 switch control is turn to the ON position. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

Door ajar

Illuminates when any door, liftgate or liftgate window is open.

O/D off (if equipped)

Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to

Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been

pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the light is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode, refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation.

The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

4x4

O/D

OFF

Low coolant (if equipped)

This lamp will illuminate when the engine coolant inside the reservoir is low. This lamp will illuminate when the ignition is first turned to the RUN position, but then should turn off. If the lamp stays on, you should check the coolant level inside the reservoir. For instructions on adding coolant, see Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Instrumentation

Check fuel cap

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

BeltMinder chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and any door, liftgate or liftgate window is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Instrumentation

GAUGES

4x4

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

BRAKE

THEFT

O/D OFF

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling

system can burn you badly.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

Instrumentation

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the RUN position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF/LOCK position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

MPH

100

120

140

100

160

180

km/h

120

Instrumentation

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. Press and hold the button for 1 or more seconds to reset. Press and release the button in less than 1 second to toggle between odometer and trip odometer.

R D 2 1

ODO

R D 2 1

ODO

Controls and features

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel.

• Push and hold top of control to

brighten.

• Push and hold bottom of control

to dim.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors.

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror.

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3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

Fold-away mirrors

Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

This control operates the four wheel drive (4X4) system. Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.

Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.

• The small LED will illuminate

when the rear defroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster.

The heated rear screen does not turn off automatically. Press the control to turn it off after the screen has been cleared. If the heated rear screen is still in operation when the ignition is switched off, the heating function will be reactivated when the ignition is switched on again.

AUTO ON

4X4

Controls and features

HAZARD FLASHER

For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Heater only system (if equipped)

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

•

(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers.

• (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument

panel registers and the floor ducts.

• O (OFF)-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

•

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air

through the floor ducts.

Controls and features

• (Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the floor ducts

and the windshield defroster ducts.

• -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It

can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select before driving. This will reduce fogging

on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with the

climate control system in the O (OFF) position.

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves

from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can

block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

Manual heating and air conditioning system

A/C MAX

A/C

Controls and features

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except

, , and . However, the air conditioning will only

function if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air

during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle.

• MAX A/C- Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier

than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C

but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

•

registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

Controls and features

• (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument

panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

• O (OFF)-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short

periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

•

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select before driving. This will reduce fogging

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with the

• Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts, the demister outlets, and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defrost ducts. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the demister outlets. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

climate control system in the OFF (O) or MAX A/C position.

airflow to the rear seats.

Controls and features

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally.

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

Controls and features

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo / Single CD Radio

VOL - PUSH ON

BASSCDTREB BAL FADE

FM1

SCN

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

CDCD

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Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

DISC

COMP

SHUFFLE

VOL - PUSH ON

Controls and features

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio and CD modes.

AM FM

AM/FM select in radio mode

The AM/FM control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)

The AM/FM control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

• Press

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Tune adjust in CD changer mode (if equipped)

• Press to move to the previous disc. Hold for quick movement.

• Press to move to the next disc. Hold for quick movement.

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

Controls and features

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio, CD or CD changer mode (if equipped).

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press

to find the next

listenable station up the frequency band.

Seek function in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)

• Press to listen to the next selection on the current disc.

• Press to listen to the previous selection on the current disc.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio or CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the SCN control again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)

Press the SCN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the current CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with four or six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to four or six preset AM stations and eight or twelve FM stations (four to six in FM1 and four to six in FM2).

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

SCN

Controls and features

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

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Autoset memory preset

Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting autoset memory preset

1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.

2. Press the control.

3. When the first six strong stations

are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing.

If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set memory stations, press the control again.

SCN

AUTO

SET

Controls and features

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

BASS

TREB

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

BAL

FADE

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FORD Escape 2001 User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features