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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Escape cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Escape cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Escape & Mariner -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> Accelerometer -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Except Hybrid -> Front -> Gravity Bleed -> Hybrid -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) Depressurization -> Manual Bleed -> Rear -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2007 Ford Escape Limited 3.0 V6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Except Hybrid
Anti-Lock Brakes

Bleeding the hydraulic control unit (HCU) is only required when removing or installing the HCU or master cylinder, or when opening the lines to the HCU. Carrying out the system bleed function drives trapped air from the HCU. Subsequent bleeding removes air from the brake hydraulic system through the bleeder screws.

  • Connect suitable diagnostic scan tool.
  • Access "System Bleed Function." Go to Tool Tab-Chassis-Braking-ABS Service Bleed and follow directions on scan tool.
  • Manually bleed brake hydraulic system as outlined under "Manual Bleed."
  • Re...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Bronco II, Escape, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport Trac, Mariner & Mountaineer -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Escape cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Do not swap driveshaft assembles from different vehicles. The Escape Hybrid drive shaft is longer than the driveshaft in the Escape/Mariner and is not interchangeable.

  • With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
  • Remove ground strap bolt.
  • Remove and discard 6 front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts and washers. Do not reuse CV joint bolts and washers. Install new bolts and washers or damage to vehicle may occur.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to center bearing.
  • Remove and discard 4 universal joint cap strap bolts and 2 cap straps and remove front driveshaft. Do not reuse bolts a...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Relearn Procedures -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLS 2.3 L4 GAS

TPMS Sensor Activation

To conserve battery power, the TPMS sensors will go into a sleep mode after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. The sensors will not transmit tire pressure information while in sleep mode. The sensors must be activated to transmit the latest tire pressure information.

  • Place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • Position Ford TPMS activation tool, or equivalent, against the LF tire side wall 180° from the valve stem.
  • The TPMS activation tool will flash a green light and sound a beep for each successful response from a TPMS sensor.
  • Press the TPMS activat...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Escape cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Loosen band clamp and remove air filter element, tray and inlet snorkel.
  • Remove bolts, disconnect wiring harness, remove upper radiator hose then remove cooling fan assembly.
  • Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position accessory drive belt aside.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Position alternator B+ protective cover aside, remove B+ termi...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2001-04 Escape
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the four caps from the righthand side cowl cover retaining screws.
  • Remove the four righthand side cowl cover retaining screws and four pin type retainers, then the cover, Fig. .
  • Pull the rain shield rain up...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Escape cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2010 Ford Escape Limited 3.0 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Ford Escape XLS 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, remove righthand front tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove righthand front lo...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Ford Escape Limited 3.0 V6 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Ford Escape Limited 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Front Flasher
  • Splice S105
  • Splice S109
  • Splice S112
  • Splice S113
  • Front Body Components Diagram for 2007 Ford Escape Limited 3.0 V6 GASFront Body Components Diagram for 2007 Ford Escape Limited 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • License Lamps
  • Right Reversing Lamp
  • Left Reversing Lamp
  • Air Suspension Height Sensor
  • Connector C405
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Ford Escape XLT 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Ford Escape XLT 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Sensor
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Reversing Lamp Switch
  • Battery Junction Box
  • Electrochromatic Rearview Mirror
  • 2004 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cargo Lamp
  • Generic Electronic Module
  • Interior/Map Lamps Assembly Front
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SQUEAK - STEERING COLUMN / RACK
    Vehicle: 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Document: FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED ENGINE COOLANTS
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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