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 Service Manual: General Procedures - Engine Noise Identification and Location

NOTE: This procedure uses multiple tools/methods to help locate the source of engine noise. It may be necessary to repeatedly compare the sound between the tools/methods to help locate the source of the noise. NVH symptoms should be identified using the diagnostic tools and techniques that are available...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Cabin Heater Coolant Temperature Sensor

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Hose Clamp(s) Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the RH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation)...

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