Ford Escape: Temperature A B C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Traction AA A B C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government tes ...Tires
Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showin ...See also:
Powered tailgate opening height
The maximum opening height can be set as
required. This is useful in parking areas with
low ceiling heights or just for ease of use.
1. Open the tailgate to the position which you
want to set as t ...
Parking brake
If you drive on wet roads or dirt-covered surfaces, road salt and/or dirt could
get into the parking brake.
In order to prevent corrosion and a reduction in the braking power of the parking
brake ...
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals
specified in the maintenance schedule. If the car is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and fil ...