Ford Escape: Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information / Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Warning Lamps
It illuminates if your vehicle's
electrical system requires service
to identify the cause for your
vehicle to shutdown or enter a limited
operating mode. A message may appear
in the instrument cluster display. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Information Messages


What Is a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle combines
a gasoline engine with an electric motor
and rechargeable high voltage battery
allowing you to use only electricity to
power your vehicle...
What Is Auto-Start-Stop
The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by stopping and restarting the engine when
your vehicle has stopped. The engine
restarts when you release the brake pedal...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Cable Ties
Depower
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately
450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and
modules...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...