Ford Escape (2018 year). Manual — part 43

Troubleshooting the System

Possible Cause

Symptom

You may have the traction control system switched off.

The system does not look for a

space.

The transmission is in reverse (R). Your vehicle must
be moving forward to be able to detect a parking space.

The sensors may be covered. For example, snow, ice
or dirt buildup. Covered sensors can affect how the
system functions.

The system does not offer a

parking space.

There is not enough room in the parking space for your
vehicle to safely park.

There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on
the opposite side of the parking space.

The parking space is more than 5 ft (1.5 m) or less than
16 in (0.4 m) away.

Your vehicle speed is greater than 22 mph (35 km/h)
for parallel parking, or greater than 19 mph (30 km/h)
for perpendicular parking.

You recently disconnected or replaced the battery. After
a battery disconnect, you must drive your vehicle on a
straight road for a short period of time.

Your vehicle is rolling in the opposite direction of the
current transmission position. For example, rolling
forward when in reverse (R).

The system does not position

the vehicle correctly.

An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the
system from aligning your vehicle properly.

Improperly parked vehicles or objects are boarding the
space.

Your vehicle is too far past the parking space. The
system performs best when you drive the same
distance past the parking space.

You have incorrectly installed or maintained the tires.
For example, not inflated correctly, improper size, or of
different sizes.

A repair or alteration changes the detection capabilities.

Possible Cause

Symptom

A parked vehicle has a high attachment. For example,
a salt sprayer, snowplow or moving truck bed.

The parking space length or position of parked objects
changes after your vehicle passes the space.

The temperature around your vehicle quickly changes.
For example, driving from a heated garage into the cold,
or after leaving a car wash.

REAR VIEW CAMERA

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

The rear view camera system is a
reverse aid supplement device that
still requires the driver to use it in

conjunction with the interior and exterior
mirrors for maximum coverage.

Objects that are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper, might not be seen on the

screen due to the limited coverage of the
camera system.

Back up as slow as possible since
higher speeds might limit your
reaction time to stop your vehicle.

Use caution when using the rear
video camera and the luggage
compartment door is ajar. If the

luggage compartment door is ajar, the
camera will be out of position and the
video image may be incorrect. All
guidelines disappear when the luggage
compartment door is ajar.

Use caution when turning camera
features on or off. Make sure your
vehicle is not moving.

The rear view camera system provides a
video image of the area behind your
vehicle.

During operation, lines appear in the
display which represent your vehicle’s path
and proximity to objects behind your
vehicle.

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The camera is located on the luggage
compartment door.

Using the Rear View Camera
System

The rear view camera system displays
what is behind your vehicle when you place
the transmission in reverse (R).

Note: The reverse sensing system is not
effective at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h)
and may not detect certain angular or
moving objects.

The system uses three types of guides to
help you see what is behind your vehicle:
•

Active guidelines: Show the intended
path of your vehicle when reversing.

•

Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path
your vehicle is moving in while reversing
in a straight line. This can be helpful
when backing into a parking space or
aligning your vehicle with another
object behind you.

•

Centerline: Helps align the center of
your vehicle with an object (for
example, a trailer).

Note: If the transmission is in reverse (R)
and the luggage compartment door or
liftgate is open, no rear view camera
features will display.

Note: When towing, the camera only sees
what you are towing. This might not provide
adequate coverage as it usually provides in
normal operation and some objects might
not be seen. In some vehicles, the guidelines
may disappear when you connect the trailer
tow connector.

The camera may not operate correctly
under the following conditions:
•

Nighttime or dark areas if one or both
reverse lamps are not operating.

•

Mud, water or debris obstructs the
camera's view. Clean the lens with a
soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner.

•

The rear of your vehicle is hit or
damaged, causing the camera to
become misaligned.

Camera Guidelines

Note: Active guidelines are only available
when the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note: Upon a battery disconnect, the active
guidelines may not be functional until your
vehicle has been driven a short distance and
exceeds a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).

A

B C

D

F

E

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Active guidelines

A

Centerline

B

Fixed guideline: Green zone

C

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

D

Fixed guideline: Red zone

E

Rear bumper

F

Active guidelines are only shown with fixed
guidelines. To use active guidelines, turn
the steering wheel to point the guidelines
toward an intended path. If you change the
steering wheel position while reversing,
your vehicle might deviate from the original
intended path.

The fixed and active guidelines fade in and
out depending on the steering wheel
position. The active guidelines do not
display when the steering wheel position
is straight.

Always use caution while reversing.
Objects in the red zone are closest to your
vehicle and objects in the green zone are
farther away. Objects are getting closer to
your vehicle as they move from the green
zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the
side view mirrors and rear view mirror to
get better coverage on both sides and rear
of the vehicle.

Manual Zoom

WARNING

When manual zoom is on, the full
area behind your vehicle may not
show. Be aware of your surroundings

when using the manual zoom feature.

Note: Manual zoom is only available when
the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note: When you enable manual zoom, only
the centerline is shown.

Selectable settings for this feature are
Zoom in (+) and Zoom out (-). Press the
symbol in the camera screen to change the
view. The default setting is Zoom OFF.

This allows you to get a closer view of an
object behind your vehicle. The zoomed
image keeps the bumper in the image to
provide a reference. The zoom is only
active while the transmission is in reverse
(R).

Camera System Settings

The rear view camera system settings can
be accessed through the display screen.
See General Information (page 92).

Obstacle Distance Indicator

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The system uses red, yellow and green
highlights that appear on top of the video
image when any of the sensing systems
detect an object.

Rear Camera Delay

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF.

The default setting for the rear camera
delay is OFF.

When shifting the transmission out of
reverse (R) and into any gear other than
park (P) while the Delay Mode is ON, the
camera image remains in the display until:
•

Your vehicle speed sufficiently
increases.

•

You shift your vehicle into park (P) on
vehicles with automatic transmission.

•

You enable the hand brake on vehicles
with manual transmission.