Ford Escape: 4WD system (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a four-wheel drive (4WD) system.
With the 4WD option, power will be delivered to the front wheels and distributed to the rear wheels as needed. This increases traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. The 4WD system is active all the time and requires no input from the operator.
For 4WD vehicles, a spare tire of a different size other than the tire provided should never be used. A dissimilar spare tire size (other than the spare tire provided) or major dissimilar tire sized between the front and rear axles could cause the 4WD system to stop functioning and default to front-wheel drive.
WARNING: Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD
vehicles. Although a 4WD vehicle may accelerate better than a
two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won’t stop any
faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed.
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
SUVs and trucks can differ from
some other vehicles in a few
noticeable ways. Your vehicle may
be:
• Higher – to allow higher load
carrying capacity and to allow it
to travel over rough te ...
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Meters and gauges
Meters and gauges
1. Tachometer
2. Vehicle information display
3. Speedometer
4. Warning/indicator lights
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
6. switch (twin trip odometer
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- The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
- Damage to paint and other protective coatings
caused by gravel and stone chips or
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Replacement Parts
Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure
the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-MOPAR parts for main ...