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:
Tpm system messages
When a problem is detected, the warning lamp
will illuminate or flash. A text message will be
displayed. Until the fault is rectified, the
warnings will be repeated each time the
ignition is switc ...
Replacing bulbs
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.
Re ...
Effective range (areas within which the electronic key isdetected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the outside front
door handles and back door
handle.
When ...
