Ford Escape: Brake System - General Information / General Procedures - Brake System Pressure Bleeding - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler |
Fluid Container |
Bleeding
All vehicles
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
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NOTE:
Make sure the area around the master cylinder cap is clean and free of foreign material.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
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Make sure the fluid reservoir is filled with clean specified brake fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
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NOTE:
Master cylinder pressure bleeder adapter
tools are available from various manufacturers of pressure bleeding
equipment. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer when installing
the adapter.
Install the bleeder adapter to the brake master
cylinder reservoir and attach the bleeder tank hose to the fitting on
the adapter.
Use the General Equipment: Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
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NOTE:
Make sure the bleeder tank contains enough
clean, specified brake fluid to complete the bleeding operation.
Open the valve on the bleeder tank and apply 207-345 kPa (30-50 psi) to the brake system.
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Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Bleeding steps must be followed in the order indicated in the graphic.
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If equipped,
Remove the bleeder screw cap.
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Partially fill a clean brake fluid container with clean specified brake fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
Use the General Equipment: Fluid Container
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Submerge a hose into the brake fluid in the container and connect the hose to bleeder screw.
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Loosen the bleeder screw.
Loosen:
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180°
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Leave open until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows, then tighten the bleeder screw.
Vehicles with rear integral parking brake calipers
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NOTE:
Due to the complexity of the fluid path within
the rear integral parking brake calipers, it is necessary to apply and
release the parking brake during the bleed procedure.
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Apply and release the parking brake 5 times.
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Loosen:
180°
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Leave open until clear, bubble-free fluid flows and then tighten the bleeder screw.
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Repeat as necessary.
All vehicles
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Tighten the bleeder screw to specification.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
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If equipped,
Install the bleeder screw cap.
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Go to step 7 and repeat the bleeding steps at the remaining wheel ends.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Close the bleeder tank valve and release the pressure.
Remove the General Equipment: Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
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Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
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Install the brake fluid reservoir cap.
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Apply the brake pedal several times to verify correct brake system operation.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Fluid Container
Draining
Refer to: Brake and Clutch Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Master Cylinder Bleeding Set
Bleeding
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water...
Other information:
Closing the Liftgate From Inside Your Vehicle
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.
With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure...
Transmission Overview
The Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) has the following internal components:
Traction Motor
Generator/Starter
High voltage terminals
Pump and filter assembly
Park lock actuator
TFT sensor
Planetary carrier
Differential carrier
High voltage inductor
Transmission fluid auxiliary pump
..