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2020 Ford Escape S, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
These are pages that do not belong to the exact selected vehicle (2020 Ford Escape S, FWD), but are still accessible from a link in your vehicle's manual. Be very cautious using repair info from here because these pages may not apply to your vehicle.
- Different variant/trim
- Section 1 (Electronic Engine Controls - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 2 (Electronic Engine Controls - 2.5L DURATEC - Hybrid (121KW/164PS) (BG))
- Section 3 (Exhaust System - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 4 (Exhaust System - 2.5L DURATEC - Hybrid (121KW/164PS) (BG))
- Section 5 (Rear Drive Axle/Differential)
- Section 6 (Four-Wheel Drive Systems)
- Section 7 (Rear Drive HALFSHAFTS)
- Section 8 (Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35/8F40 (3 Of 3))
- Section 9 (Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission - Hf45)
- Section 10 (Power Transfer Unit - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 11 (Engine - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 12 (Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 13 (Accessory Drive - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 14 (Engine Cooling - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 15 (Fuel Charging And Controls - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 16 (Intake Air Distribution And Filtering - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 17 (Evaporative Emissions - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 18 (Engine Ignition - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 19 (Engine - 2.5L DURATEC - Hybrid (121KW/164PS) (BG))
- Section 20 (Fuel System - General Information - 2.5L DURATEC - Hybrid (121KW/164PS) (BG))
- Section 21 (Engine Cooling - 2.5L DURATEC - Hybrid (121KW/164PS) (BG))
- Section 22 (Intake Air Distribution And Filtering - 2.5L DURATEC - Hybrid (121KW/164PS) (BG))
- Section 23 (Engine Ignition - 2.5L DURATEC - Hybrid (121KW/164PS) (BG))
- Section 24 (High Voltage Charging System (High Voltage Battery, Mounting And Cables) (3 Of 3))
- Section 25 (Electric Powertrain Cooling)
- Section 26 (Power Transfer Unit - 2.5L DURATEC - Hybrid (121KW/164PS) (BG))
- Section 27 (Transmission Cooling - Automatic Transmission - Hf45)
- Section 28 (Engine Emission Control - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 29 (Fuel Charging And Controls - 2.5L DURATEC - Hybrid (121KW/164PS) (BG))
- Section 30 (Power Transfer Unit - 1.5L ECOBOOST (132KW/180PS) - I3)
- Section 31 (Fuel Charging And Controls - Turbocharger - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 32 (Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35/8F40 (2 Of 3))
- Section 33 (Starting System - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 34 (Engine Emission Control - 2.5L DURATEC - Hybrid (121KW/164PS) (BG))
- Section 35 (Evaporative Emissions - 2.5L DURATEC - Hybrid (121KW/164PS) (BG))
- Section 36 (Automatic Transmission External Controls - Automatic Transmission - Hf45)
- Section 37 (Electric Powertrain Control (1 Of 2))
- Section 38 (Electric Powertrain Control (2 Of 2))
- Section 39 (Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35/8F40 (1 Of 3))
- Section 40 (Transmission Cooling - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35/8F40)
- Section 41 (Automatic Transmission External Controls - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35/8F40)
- Section 42 (Fuel Tank And Fuel Lines - 2.5L DURATEC - Hybrid (121KW/164PS) (BG))
- Section 43 (Fuel Tank And Fuel Lines - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 44 (High Voltage Charging System (High Voltage Battery, Mounting And Cables) (1 Of 3))
- Section 45 (High Voltage Charging System (High Voltage Battery, Mounting And Cables) (2 Of 3))
- Section 46 (High Voltage Battery Charging System)
- Section 47 (Engine Controls - Symptom Charts (Hybrid))
- Section 48 (Engine Controls - Pinpoint Tests (Hybrid))
- Section 49 (Engine Controls - Powertrain DTC Charts & Descriptions (Hybrid))
- Section 50 (Engine Controls - Diagnostic Methods (Hybrid))
- Section 51 (Engine Controls - Description & Operation (Hybrid))
- Section 52 (Engine Controls - Reference Values (Hybrid))
- Section 53 (Engine Controls - Introduction (Hybrid))
- Different car
- Section 1 (IPC Guided Routine Testing)
- Section 2 (Pcm Guided Routine Testing)
- Section 3 (APIM Guided Routine Testing)
- Section 4 (FDIM Guided Routine Testing)
- Section 5 (OEM Connector End Views - C100 - C410)
- Section 6 (OEM Connector End Views - C411 - C1890)
- Section 7 (OEM Connector End Views - C1898A - C9928)
- Section 8 (OEM Connector Repair Procedures)
- Section 9 (OEM Electrical Wiring Diagram Introduction)
- Section 10 (OEM Fuse And Relay Location)
- Section 11 (OEM Ground Distribution)
- Section 12 (OEM Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 13 (OEM Wiring Diagrams Component Testing)
- Section 14 (General Information)
- Section 15 (Identification Codes)
- Section 16 (Jacking And Lifting)
- Section 17 (Noise, Vibration And Harshness)
- Section 18 (Suspension System - General Information)
- Section 19 (Front Suspension)
- Section 20 (Wheels And Tires)
- Section 21 (Front End Body Panels)
- Section 22 (Bumpers)
- Section 23 (Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) And Stability Control)
- Section 24 (Front Disc Brake)
- Section 25 (Rear Suspension)
- Section 26 (Rear Disc Brake)
- Section 27 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS))
- Section 28 (Information Center - Instrumentation, Message Center And Warning Chimes (2 Of 2))
- Section 29 (Module Communications Network (2 Of 2))
- Section 30 (MULTIFUNCTION Electronic Modules)
- Section 31 (Steering Wheel And Column Electrical Components)
- Section 32 (Electronic Engine Controls - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 33 (Exterior Lighting (2 Of 2))
- Section 34 (Vehicle Dynamic Suspension)
- Section 35 (Charging System - General Information)
- Section 36 (Charging System (Battery, Battery Mounting And Battery Cables))
- Section 37 (Electronic Engine Controls - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 38 (Module Configuration)
- Section 39 (Power Steering)
- Section 40 (Interior Trim And Ornamentation)
- Section 41 (Driveshaft)
- Section 42 (Exhaust System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 43 (Exhaust System - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 44 (Rear Drive Axle/Differential)
- Section 45 (Four-Wheel Drive Systems)
- Section 46 (Uni-Body, SUBFRAME And Mounting System)
- Section 47 (Rear Drive HALFSHAFTS)
- Section 48 (Front Drive HALFSHAFTS)
- Section 49 (Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35/8F40 (3 Of 3))
- Section 50 (Brake System - General Information)
- Section 51 (Hydraulic Brake Actuation)
- Section 52 (Parking Brake And Actuation)
- Section 53 (Information Center - Instrumentation, Message Center And Warning Chimes (1 Of 2))
- Section 54 (Acceleration Control)
- Section 55 (Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control)
- Section 56 (Collision Warning And Collision Avoidance System)
- Section 57 (Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Parking Aid Camera)
- Section 58 (Lane Keeping System)
- Section 59 (Steering Column)
- Section 60 (Front Seats (2 Of 2))
- Section 61 (Front Seats (1 Of 2))
- Section 62 (Handles, Locks, Latches And Entry Systems)
- Section 63 (Exterior Lighting (1 Of 2))
- Section 64 (Information And Entertainment System - General Information (1 Of 2))
- Section 65 (Wipers And Washers)
- Section 66 (Interior Lighting)
- Section 67 (Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats) - Vehicles With: Phone As A Key)
- Section 68 (Information And Entertainment System - General Information (2 Of 2))
- Section 69 (Automatic Transmission External Controls - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35/8F40)
- Section 70 (Engine System - General Information)
- Section 71 (Engine - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 72 (Engine - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 73 (Accessory Drive - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 74 (Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 75 (Engine Cooling - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 76 (Accessory Drive - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 77 (Fuel Charging And Controls - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 78 (Intake Air Distribution And Filtering - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 79 (Evaporative Emissions - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 80 (Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 81 (Engine Ignition - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 82 (Fuel Charging And Controls - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 83 (Climate Control System - General Information (2 Of 2))
- Section 84 (Engine Cooling - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 85 (Evaporative Emissions - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 86 (Power Transfer Unit - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 87 (Intake Air Distribution And Filtering - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 88 (Power Transfer Unit - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 89 (Fuel Charging And Controls - Turbocharger - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 90 (Fuel Charging And Controls - Turbocharger - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 91 (Starting System - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 92 (Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats))
- Section 93 (Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35/8F40 (2 Of 3))
- Section 94 (Starting System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 95 (Engine Ignition - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 96 (Module Communications Network (1 Of 2))
- Section 97 (Body Closures)
- Section 98 (Rear View Mirrors)
- Section 99 (Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35/8F40 (1 Of 3))
- Section 100 (Transmission Cooling - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35/8F40)
- Section 101 (Fuel Tank And Fuel Lines - 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS) - Mi4)
- Section 102 (Fuel Tank And Fuel Lines - 2.3L ECOBOOST (199KW/270PS))
- Section 103 (Climate Control System - General Information (1 Of 2))
- Section 104 (Instrument Panel And Interior Switches Illumination)
- Section 105 (Glass, Frames And Mechanisms)
- Section 106 (Cruise Control)
- Section 107 (Horn)
- Section 108 (Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm)
- Section 109 (SEATBELT Systems)
- Section 110 (Side And Rear Vision)
- Section 111 (Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid)
- Section 112 (Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist)
- Section 113 (Instrument Panel And Console)
- Section 114 (Exterior Trim And Ornamentation)
- Section 115 (Generator And Regulator)
- Section 116 (Voltage Converter/Inverter)
- Section 117 (Accessory Charging)
- Section 118 (Body System - General Information)
- Section 119 (Roof Opening Panel)
- Section 120 (Rear Seats)
- Section 121 (Supplemental Restraint System (Description & Operation))
- Section 122 (EPAS Guided Routine)
- Section 123 (BCM Guided Routine)
- Section 124 (Supplemental Restraint System - DTC & Symptom Charts)
- Section 125 (Supplemental Restraint System - Pinpoint Tests A - M)
- Section 126 (Supplemental Restraint System - Pinpoint Tests N - Z)
- Section 127 (Supplemental Restraint System - Pinpoint Tests Aa - AZ)
- Section 128 (Supplemental Restraint System - Pinpoint Tests BA - BR)
- Section 129 (Supplemental Restraint System - General Procedures, Removal And Installation)
- Section 130 (Abs Guided Routine - DTC And Symptom Selection)
- Section 131 (Abs Guided Routine - Pinpoint Tests Cp - ZA)
- Section 132 (Abs Guided Routine - Pinpoint Tests A - Be)
- Section 133 (Abs Guided Routine - Pinpoint Tests Bf - Co)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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