Ford Escape 2017 Owners Manual

How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system
monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
typical passenger tire inflation pressure
may increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28
kPa) from a cold start situation. If the
vehicle is stationary overnight with the
outside temperature significantly lower
than the daytime temperature, the tire
pressure may decrease about 3 psi (21
kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambient
temperature. This lower...

1.
T-type mini-spare: This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
 This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed 
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use...

WARNINGS
Never get underneath a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack. If the
vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured. Do not attempt to change a tire on
the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the
road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel. Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your vehicle.
If using a jack other than the one
provided as original equipment with your
vehicle, make...

10. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
Note: If equipped with full wheel covers
with exposed wheel nuts, remove the wheel
nuts prior to removing the wheel cover or
damage to the wheel cover may occur.
11. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts
until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts
until the wheel has been lowered.
12. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 13.
Remove...

5. Weave the retainer strap through the
wheel openings. 6.
Locate the front cargo tie-down at the
opposite corner of the cargo area to
the tie-down used in Step 4. Thread
the retainer strap through the tie-down
and pull tight.
7. Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials
present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub,
brake drum...

Wheel pilot bore.
A
Inspect the wheel pilot bore and
mounting surface prior to installation.
Remove any visible corrosion or loose
particles.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 1.5L ECOBOOST™
Specification
Measurement
92
Cubic inches
10.0:1
Compression ratio
1-3-4-2
Firing order
0.025-0.029 in. (0.65- 0.75 mm)
Spark plug gap
Drivebelt Routing ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
2.0L EcoBoost Engine
Engine Component
122
Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel
9.3:1
Compression ratio
0.027 - 0.031 in. (0.70 - 0.80 mm)
Spark plug gap
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Drivebelt Routing
The long drivebelt is on the first
pulley groove closest to the
engine.
A.
The short drivebelt is on the
second pulley groove farthest
from engine.
B.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.5L 2.5L Engine
Engine Component
152
Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel
9.7:1
Compression ratio
0.049 - 0.053 in. (1.25 - 1.35 mm)
Spark plug gap
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A
B  

Drivebelt Routing
The long drivebelt is on the first
pulley groove closest to the
engine.
A.
The short drivebelt is on the
second pulley groove farthest
from the engine.
B.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 1.5L ECOBOOST™ Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1908
Air filter element.
FL-910-S
Oil filter.
BXT-96R-590
Battery.
BAGM-48H6-760
Battery (with auto-start-stop / intelligent
access).
SP-539
Spark plugs.
FP-70
Cabin air filter.
WW-2750 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade.
WW-2705 (passenger side)WW-1106 (rear...

MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1908
Air filter element.
FL-910-S
Oil filter.
BXT-96R-590
Battery.
BAGM-48H6-760
Battery (with auto-start-stop / intelligent
access).
SP-537
Spark plugs.
FP-70
Cabin air filter.
WW-2750 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade.
WW-2705 (passenger side)WW-1106 (rear window)
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at
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