Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission / Temporary Neutral Mode
What Is Temporary Neutral Mode
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral
(N) when you switch your vehicle off. Use
this mode if you exit your vehicle or switch
your vehicle off at an automatic car wash.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note: Automatic return to park (P) is
delayed when your vehicle is in this mode.
Temporary Neutral Mode Limitations
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after
30 minutes, or when the vehicle battery
charge level is low. Prolonged use of this
mode can cause the vehicle battery to run
out of charge.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in vehicle damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Entering Temporary Neutral Mode
- Power your vehicle on.
- Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Shift into neutral (N).
Note: An instructional message appears.
- Press the low (L) button.
Note: A confirmation message appears
when your vehicle enters the mode.
- Release the brake pedal.
Note: Your vehicle is free to roll.
- Switch your vehicle off.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note: The neutral (N) indicator on the
transmission selector may flash in this
mode.
Exiting Temporary Neutral Mode
- Press the brake pedal.
- Shift into park (P), or power your
vehicle on and shift into drive (D) or
reverse (R).
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear
Your vehicle has an electronic transmission
selector. The transmission selector is on
the center console. The gears are selected
by rotating the transmission selector to
PRNDL...
What Is Automatic Return to Park (P)
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you
attempt to exit your vehicle without the
transmission in park (P).
How Does Automatic Return to Park (P) Work
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your
vehicle is stationary and any of the
following occur:
You switch the vehicle off...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The EBB and the ABS module are serviced as an assembly and should not be separated.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current ABS module installed...
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