Ford Escape: Connecting a Trailer

Luggage Compartment

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER WARNING: Make sure that you properly secure the luggage cover. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash...

Connecting a Trailer Precautions

WARNING: Do not adjust the spring bars so that your vehicle's rear bumper is higher than before attaching the trailer. Doing so will defeat the function of the weight-distributing hitch, which may cause unpredictable handling, and could result in serious personal injury...

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Ford Escape 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Adjusting the Headlamps

Vertical Aim Adjustment The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer. 8 feet (2.4 meters) Center height of lamp to ground 25 feet (7...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Rear Drive Axle and Differential - Overview

The RDU is available with 2.58 drive ratio. Rear Drive Axle and Differential The rear drive axle and differential unit (RDU ) is a cast aluminum differential assembly located in the rear of the vehicle consisting of the following components: Crown wheel and pinion An electrically activated and mechanically engaged clutch pack acting on the rear drive axles, that applies or removes..