Ford Escape: Removing the jack and tools
1. The jack and tools are located
under the carpeted load floor.
2. Pull back the carpet away from
the liftgate, and remove the
hardboard cover. If your vehicle is
equipped with a cargo management
system, the jack and tools are in the
forward compartment under a lid.
3. Unbuckle the strap and remove
the jack and tools by pulling the
right side up first.
4. Remove the tools from the jack in
order to remove the spare tire from
under the vehicle.
5. Remove the lug wrench from the jack in order to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle.
Stopping and securing the vehicle
1. Park on a level surface, set the
parking brake and activate hazard
flashers.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or R
(Reverse) (manual transmission)
and turn engine ...
Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)
1. Insert the lug wrench through the
access hole in the rear bumper.
2. Turn the handle counterclockwise
and lower the spare tire until it can
be slid rearward and the cable is
slack.
3. Slide t ...
See also:
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
For recommended cold tire inflation
pressure for your vehicle’s tires,
refer to “Tires”. ...
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again. ...
Important SRS precautions
The SRS is designed to work with
the safety belt to help protect the
driver and right front passenger
from certain upper body injuries.
Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly;
there is a risk of injury ...
