Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2005 Escape v.3 User Manual

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Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)

1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.

2. Engage the parking brake fully –
put in first gear.

3. Assure the vehicle cannot move.

4. Clean the filler plug.

5. Remove the filler plug and
inspect the fluid level.

6. Fluid level should be at bottom of
the opening.

7. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at
the bottom of the opening.

8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.

Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Refill
capacities
in this chapter.

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)

The clutch master cylinder and
brake master cylinder are part of
the same system; both are refillable
through the brake master cylinder
with brake fluid. For more
information on brake fluid
maintenance, refer to Brake fluid in
this chapter.

Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes
with running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if

irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for changing the air filter element.

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2005 Escape (204), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002),
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