Ford Escape (2018 year). Manual — part 54

Positive connection cable.

C

Negative connection cable.

D

WARNING

Make sure that the cables are clear
of any moving parts and fuel delivery
system parts.

Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the
two vehicles do not touch.

1.

Switch off the engine and any electrical
equipment.

2. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable

to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery.

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3. Make the final connection of the

negative (-) cable to an exposed metal
part of the stalled vehicle's engine,
away from the battery and the fuel
injection system, or connect the
negative (-) cable to a ground
connection point if available.

WARNINGS

Do not connect the end of the
second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped.

A spark may cause an explosion of the
gases that surround the battery.

WARNINGS

Make sure that the cables are clear
of any moving parts and fuel delivery
system parts.

To Start the Engine

1.

Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and rev the engine moderately, or press
the accelerator gently to keep your
engine speed between 2000 and 3000
RPM, as shown in your tachometer.

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been

started, run both vehicle engines for an
additional three minutes before
disconnecting the jumper cables.

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.

Note: Do not switch the headlamps on
when disconnecting the cables. The peak
voltage could blow the bulbs.

POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM

The system flashes the direction indicators
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.

The horn and indicators turn off when:
•

You press the hazard control button.

•

You press the panic button on the
remote entry transmitter (if equipped).

•

Your vehicle runs out of power.

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE

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If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional towing service or,
if you are a member of a roadside
assistance program, your roadside
assistance service provider.

We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford
Motor Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle
damage may occur if towed incorrectly, or
by any other means.

Ford Motor Company produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck
operators. Have your tow truck operator
refer to this manual for proper hook-up
and towing procedures for your vehicle.

It is acceptable to have your front-wheel
drive vehicle towed from the front if using
proper wheel lift equipment to raise the
front wheels off the ground. When towing
in this manner, the rear wheels can remain
on the ground.

Front-wheel drive vehicles must have the
front wheels placed on a tow dolly when
towing your vehicle from the rear using
wheel lift equipment. This prevents
damage to the transmission.

Towing an all-wheel or four-wheel drive
vehicle requires that all wheels be off the
ground, such as using a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment. This prevents
damage to the transmission, all-wheel or
four-wheel drive system and vehicle.

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU
NEED

Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be
performed by an authorized dealer. While
any authorized dealer handling your vehicle
line will provide warranty service, we
recommend you return to your selling
authorized dealer who wants to ensure
your continued satisfaction.

Please note that certain warranty repairs
require special training and equipment, so
not all authorized dealers are authorized
to perform all warranty repairs. This means
that, depending on the warranty repair
needed, you may have to take your vehicle
to another authorized dealer.

A reasonable time must be allowed to
perform a repair after taking your vehicle
to the authorized dealer. Repairs will be
made using Ford or Motorcraft® parts, or
remanufactured or other parts that are
authorized by Ford.

Away From Home

If you are away from home when your
vehicle needs service, contact the Ford
Customer Relationship Center or use the
online resources listed below to find the
nearest authorized dealer.

In the United States:

Mailing address

Ford Motor Company
Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126

Telephone

1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
(TDD for the hearing impaired:
1-800-232-5952)

Additional information and resources are
available online:

Website

www.owner.ford.com

These are some of the items that can be
found online:
•

U.S. dealer locator by Dealer Name,
City/State or Zip Code.

•

Owner Manuals.

•

Maintenance Schedules.

•

Recalls.

•

Ford Extended Service Plans.

•

Ford Genuine Accessories.

•

Service specials and promotions.

In Canada:

Mailing address

Customer Relationship Centre
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6K 0C8

Telephone

1-800-565-3673 (FORD)

Website

www.ford.ca

Twitter

@FordServiceCA (English Canada)
@FordServiceQC (Quebec)

Additional Assistance

If you have questions or concerns, or are
unsatisfied with the service you are
receiving, follow these steps:

1.

Contact your Sales Representative or
Service Advisor at your selling or
servicing authorized dealer.

2. If your inquiry or concern remains

unresolved, contact the Sales Manager,
Service Manager or Customer Relations
Manager.

3. If you require assistance or clarification

on Ford Motor Company policies,
please contact the Ford Customer
Relationship Center.

In order to help us serve you better, please
have the following information available
when contacting a Customer Relationship
Center:
•

Vehicle Identification Number.

•

Your telephone number (home and
business).

•

The name of the authorized dealer and
city where located.

•

The vehicle’s current odometer reading.

In some states within the United States,
you must directly notify Ford in writing
before pursuing remedies under your
state's warranty laws, and Ford is also
allowed a final repair attempt.

Additionally, in some states within the
United States, a consumer has the option
of submitting a warranty dispute to the
BBB Auto Line before taking action under
the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or to
the extent allowed by state law, before
pursuing replacement or repurchase
remedies provided by certain state laws.
This dispute handling procedure is not
required prior to enforcing state created
rights or other rights which are independent
of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or
state replacement or repurchase laws.

IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)

California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d)
requires that, if a manufacturer or its
representative is unable to repair a motor
vehicle to conform to the vehicle’s
applicable express warranty after a
reasonable number of attempts, the
manufacturer shall be required to either
replace the vehicle with one substantially
identical or repurchase the vehicle and
reimburse the buyer in an amount equal to
the actual price paid or payable by the
consumer (less a reasonable allowance
for consumer use). The consumer has the
right to choose whether to receive a refund
or replacement vehicle.

California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b)
presumes that the manufacturer has had
a reasonable number of attempts to
conform the vehicle to its applicable
express warranties if, within the first 18
months of ownership of a new vehicle or
the first 18,000 mi (29,000 km), whichever
occurs first:

1.

Two or more repair attempts are made
on the same non-conformity likely to
cause death or serious bodily injury OR

2. Four or more repair attempts are made

on the same nonconformity (a defect
or condition that substantially impairs
the use, value or safety of the vehicle)
OR

3. The vehicle is out of service for repair

of nonconformities for a total of more
than 30 calendar days (not necessarily
all at one time).

In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer
must also notify the manufacturer of the
need for the repair of the nonconformity
at the following address:

Ford Motor Company
16800 Executive Plaza Drive
Mail Drop 3NE-B
Dearborn, MI 48126