Ford Escape: Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Refer to the Identifying components in the engine compartment section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the location. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located on the right-hand side of the center console, by the instrument panel. Remove the panel cover to access the fuse cover. Press the tabs on the top and bottom of the fus ...CHANGING THE TIRES
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Garage door opener
HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (handheld
transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security
systems. The HomeLink unit oper ...
Tightening the cargo net
Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats
Insert belt hook 1 into cargo tie-down ring 2 in the direction of the
arrow.
Pull tensioning strap 3 by the loose end in the direction of the ar ...
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren) attachments
The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two (2)
lower anchors located where the vehicle seat back and seat cushion meet
(called the “seat bight”) and one (1) top tether anch ...