Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Airbags / Children and Airbags

Ford Escape: Airbags / Children and Airbags

WARNING: Do not place a rearward facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

Ford Escape. Children and Airbags

Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Airbag Precautions. Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front Passenger Seats

Airbag Precautions WARNING: Airbags do not inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is the greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module...

Front Passenger Sensing System

What Is the Front Passenger Sensing System This system detects a properly seated occupant and determines if the front passenger airbag should be enabled...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Emission Law

WARNING: Do not remove or alter the original equipment floor covering or insulation between it and the metal floor of the vehicle. The floor covering and insulation protect occupants of the vehicle from the engine and exhaust system heat and noise...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Engine Block Heater

(If Equipped) Engine Block Heater Precautions WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged adapters...

Vehicle Identification

Locating the Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number is on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.

Ford Escape. Vehicle Identification