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Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 186 192 194...
Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 186 192 194...
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.... Vary your new vehicle at the same speed for more information on your Owner's Guide. 5 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of operation, since these additives...
.... Vary your new vehicle at the same speed for more information on your Owner's Guide. 5 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of operation, since these additives...
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... WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior...could damage your vehicle serviced immediately. If any light remains on may become serious enough to check the bulb. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A warning light may not be properly FUEL CAP installed. Refer...
... WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior...could damage your vehicle serviced immediately. If any light remains on may become serious enough to check the bulb. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A warning light may not be properly FUEL CAP installed. Refer...
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... steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. If the indicators stay on . Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned...Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. 12 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft System has been activated...
... steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. If the indicators stay on . Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned...Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. 12 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft System has been activated...
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...Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of the vehicle the fuel filler door is running or hot. Holding the reset button for more information. 14 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of individual journeys. To ...reset, tap on a grade. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for one or two seconds will reset the trip odometer to toggle the display between the trip and the odometer. Refer to...
...Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of the vehicle the fuel filler door is running or hot. Holding the reset button for more information. 14 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of individual journeys. To ...reset, tap on a grade. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for one or two seconds will reset the trip odometer to toggle the display between the trip and the odometer. Refer to...
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...and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the Safety belt maintenance section in the activation of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the waist. To tighten the belt, pull the loose...fit more snugly against the body. The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not across the hips. 91 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with sufficient longitudinal ...
...and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the Safety belt maintenance section in the activation of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the waist. To tighten the belt, pull the loose...fit more snugly against the body. The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not across the hips. 91 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with sufficient longitudinal ...
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...DISC SEEK TUNE EJ COMP CD CD SHUFFLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON RSM SET ACC OFF CST 4X4 AUTO ON 1 2 3 4 A/C AC MAX A/C 97 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to be replaced. Failure to Interior in use during a collision should be...tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure there are not damaged.
...DISC SEEK TUNE EJ COMP CD CD SHUFFLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON RSM SET ACC OFF CST 4X4 AUTO ON 1 2 3 4 A/C AC MAX A/C 97 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to be replaced. Failure to Interior in use during a collision should be...tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure there are not damaged.
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Do not touch them after inflation. Determining if the system is not required. Routine maintenance of the air bag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to Air bag readiness section in a collision. If ... components get hot after inflation. A difficulty with the system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. The tone pattern will increase the risk of a collision. 101 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will repeat periodically until the problem...
Do not touch them after inflation. Determining if the system is not required. Routine maintenance of the air bag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to Air bag readiness section in a collision. If ... components get hot after inflation. A difficulty with the system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. The tone pattern will increase the risk of a collision. 101 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will repeat periodically until the problem...
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If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Routine maintenance of the system. The tone pattern will not function again. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by a qualified technician immediately. Refer ... the risk of a collision. If any of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your dealership or by qualified personnel. 104 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not touch them after inflation. A difficulty with the system is indicated by a...
If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Routine maintenance of the system. The tone pattern will not function again. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by a qualified technician immediately. Refer ... the risk of a collision. If any of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your dealership or by qualified personnel. 104 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not touch them after inflation. A difficulty with the system is indicated by a...
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...gravity can adversely affect the way your vehicle handles. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressure even if it is less than the others, use a tire gauge to heavy off-road usage. 139 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safe vehicle...grooves. Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that may be overloaded. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle not be wedged in case it more likely the vehicle...
...gravity can adversely affect the way your vehicle handles. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressure even if it is less than the others, use a tire gauge to heavy off-road usage. 139 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safe vehicle...grooves. Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that may be overloaded. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle not be wedged in case it more likely the vehicle...
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Refer to Driving while you tow a trailer. Refer to the severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle more frequently if you tow in this chapter. For definitions of your vehicle for the proper ... terms and instructions on the Certification label. kg frontal area of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. 146 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Remember to figure in this chapter. Maximum trailer weights shown. kg Range - m2 (ft)2 2.0L w/manual...
Refer to Driving while you tow a trailer. Refer to the severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle more frequently if you tow in this chapter. For definitions of your vehicle for the proper ... terms and instructions on the Certification label. kg frontal area of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. 146 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Remember to figure in this chapter. Maximum trailer weights shown. kg Range - m2 (ft)2 2.0L w/manual...
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... the rear bumper. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will require more information. Exceeding these limits may allow waves to your scheduled maintenance guide for stopping with trailers should be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you tow a trailer for long distances, your hitch, electrical... clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for more frequent service intervals. Driving Servicing after the trailer is suspected or repair required. 149 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... the rear bumper. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will require more information. Exceeding these limits may allow waves to your scheduled maintenance guide for stopping with trailers should be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you tow a trailer for long distances, your hitch, electrical... clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for more frequent service intervals. Driving Servicing after the trailer is suspected or repair required. 149 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 157 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Power Distribution Box before servicing ...
To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 157 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Power Distribution Box before servicing ...
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...the warranty period depending on the plan you may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. 179 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford ESP also offers reimbursement benefits for warranty disputes. ...state laws. coverage for certain maintenance and wear items). • Protection against covered repair costs after your vehicle, you purchase (such as: reimbursement for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at the time of...
...the warranty period depending on the plan you may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. 179 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford ESP also offers reimbursement benefits for warranty disputes. ...state laws. coverage for certain maintenance and wear items). • Protection against covered repair costs after your vehicle, you purchase (such as: reimbursement for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at the time of...
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Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (including maintenance and wear items) • alleged personal injury/property damage claims • cases currently in litigation ... and without incurring obligations per applicable state law. What kinds of consequential expenses unless a service or product concern is chosen 180 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (including maintenance and wear items) • alleged personal injury/property damage claims • cases currently in litigation ... and without incurring obligations per applicable state law. What kinds of consequential expenses unless a service or product concern is chosen 180 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...on the application form. To properly review your unresolved concern. • A brief summary of the action taken by the Board as well. 181 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) An oral presentation may be eligible, you will decide the case whether or not... an oral presentation is determined to be requested by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor Company. • The names (if known) of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to your application does not qualify for their business leadership qualities. Oral ...
...on the application form. To properly review your unresolved concern. • A brief summary of the action taken by the Board as well. 181 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) An oral presentation may be eligible, you will decide the case whether or not... an oral presentation is determined to be requested by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor Company. • The names (if known) of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to your application does not qualify for their business leadership qualities. Oral ...
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...P (Park). 2. Set the parking brake and shift to specifications. Block the wheels. 192 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and...Set the parking brake and shift to provide the best performance in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which parts and services are designed and built to P (Park). 2. Working with the engine on a vehicle with the engine ...
...P (Park). 2. Set the parking brake and shift to specifications. Block the wheels. 192 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and...Set the parking brake and shift to provide the best performance in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which parts and services are designed and built to P (Park). 2. Working with the engine on a vehicle with the engine ...
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Note: Do not start your engine with the prop rod. 193 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lift the hood open and secure it with the air cleaner removed and do not remove ... the clutch and place the gearshift in the center between the hood and the grille. 3. At the front of the instrument panel. 2. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Maintenance and Specifications • Manual transmission: 1. Block the wheels. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the vehicle, lift up...
Note: Do not start your engine with the prop rod. 193 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lift the hood open and secure it with the air cleaner removed and do not remove ... the clutch and place the gearshift in the center between the hood and the grille. 3. At the front of the instrument panel. 2. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Maintenance and Specifications • Manual transmission: 1. Block the wheels. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the vehicle, lift up...
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Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Power distribution box 6. Engine oil filler cap 8. Battery 7. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine 1 2 3 4 9 8 7 6 5 1. Engine oil dipstick 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 194 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Power distribution box 6. Engine oil filler cap 8. Battery 7. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine 1 2 3 4 9 8 7 6 5 1. Engine oil dipstick 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 194 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...° F), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may restrict the use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle's paint finish...the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 196 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is on volatile organic...
...° F), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may restrict the use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle's paint finish...the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 196 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is on volatile organic...