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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1344 (INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINSTRUMENT PANELNOTES
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Instrument Panel: Notes
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Notes
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| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W707627 | Instrument panel steering column cover screws (2 required) |
| 2 | 5404459 | Instrument panel steering column cover |
| 3 | N811610 | Instrument panel steering column cover reinforcement screws (5 required) |
| 4 | 5404502 | Instrument panel steering column reinforcement |
| 5 | - | Electrical connectors (2 required) (part of 14401) |
| 6 | - | Bulkhead electrical connector (part of 14401) |
| 7 | - | LH ground bolt |
| 8 | 045E24 | Steering column brace nut |
| 9 | 3F659 | Steering column brace |
| 10 | 2B653 | Parking brake vacuum connector |
| 11 | - | Emissions vacuum connector (part of 388930) |
| 12 | N803942 | Intermediate shaft pinch bolt |
| 13 | 7E395 | Selector lever cable |
| 14 | N620481 | Instrument panel tunnel brace nuts (4 required) |
| 15 | W705549 | LH instrument support brace bolt |
| 16 | - | Electrical connectors (part of 14401) |
| 17 | 18812 | Antenna cable |
| 18 | - | Electrical connector (part of 14401) |
| 19 | - | Ground bolt |
| 20 | 54044E82 | Instrument panel defroster opening grille |
| 21 | - | Auto lamp sensor electrical connector (part of 14401) |
| 22 | W505156 | Instrument panel cowl top bracket bolt (3 required) |
| 23 | W705549 | Instrument panel cowl top bracket bolt |
| 24 | N620482 | Upper instrument panel cowl side nut (LH) |
| 25 | W804385 | Lower instrument panel cowl side bolt (LH) |
| 26 | N620480 | Instrument panel cowl side nut (RH) |
| 27 | 5404320 | Instrument panel |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.