Ford 2016 ESCAPE - User Manual

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May 2015

First Printing

Owner’s Manual

Escape

Litho in U.S.A.

GJ5J 19A321 AA

2016 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual

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2016 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual

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Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Introduction10
- About this Manual10
- Symbols Glossary10
- Data Recording12
- California Proposition 6514
- Perchlorate14
- Ford Credit14
- Replacement Parts Recommendation14
- Special Notices15
- Mobile Communications Equipment16
- Export Unique Options16
Environment17
- Protecting the Environment17
- Child Safety18
- General Information18
- Installing Child Seats19
Child Safety20
- Booster Seats25
  - Types of Booster Seats26
- Child Seat Positioning27
- Child Safety Locks28
  - Left-Hand Side29
  - Right-Hand Side29
Safety Belts30
- Principle of Operation30
- Fastening the Safety Belts31
  - Safety Belt Extension Assembly33
- Safety Belt Height Adjustment34
- Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime34
- Safety Belt Minder35
- Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance36
Personal Safety System?37
- Personal Safety System37
Supplementary Restraints System38
- Principle of Operation38
- Driver and Passenger Airbags39
  - Children and Airbags39
- Front Passenger Sensing System40
- Side Airbags42
- Driver Knee Airbag43
- Safety Canopy43
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator45
- Airbag Disposal46
- Keys and Remote Controls47
- Principle of Operation47
- General Information on Radio Frequencies47
- Remote Control48
  - Integrated Keyhead Transmitters48
  - Replacing the Battery49
Keys and Remote Controls50
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control51
Mykey52
- Principle of Operation52
- Creating a Mykey53
- Clearing All Mykeys53
- Checking Mykey System Status55
- Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems56
- Mykey Troubleshooting56
Locks58
- Locking and Unlocking58
- Manual Liftgate62
- Power Liftgate63
- Keyless Entry66
Security68
- Passive Anti-Theft System68
- Anti-Theft Alarm69
  - Arming the Alarm69
  - Disarming the Alarm69
Steering Wheel70
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel70
- Audio Control70
- Voice Control71
- Cruise Control71
- Information Display Control72
- Heated Steering Wheel72
Wipers and Washers73
- Windshield Wipers73
- Autowipers73
- Intermittent Wipe73
- Windshield Washers75
- Rear Window Wiper and Washers75
  - Rear Window Washer76
Lighting77
- Lighting Control77
- Autolamps77
  - Headlamp Flasher77
  - High Beams77
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer78
- Headlamp Exit Delay78
- Daytime Running Lamps79
- Front Fog Lamps79
- Direction Indicators80
- Interior Lamps80
  - Front Interior Lamp80
Windows and Mirrors81
- Power Windows81
  - Window Lock81
- Exterior Mirrors82
  - Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors83
- Interior Mirror84
- Sun Visors84
- Moonroof84
  - Venting the Moonroof85
  - Opening and Closing the Moonroof85
Instrument Cluster86
- Gauges86
  - Fuel Gauge87
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge87
- Warning Lamps and Indicators88
- Audible Warnings and Indicators90
- Information Displays91
- General Information91
Information Displays92
- Trip Computer94
- Information Messages94
- Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive101
Climate Control104
- Manual Climate Control104
- Automatic Climate Control105
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate106
  - Heating the Interior Quickly107
  - Recommended Settings for Heating107
- Heated Windows and Mirrors109
- Cabin Air Filter110
- Remote Start110
Seats111
- Sitting in the Correct Position111
- Head Restraints111
  - Adjusting the Head Restraint112
- Manual Seats113
- Power Seats114
  - Adjusting the Height of the Driver Seat114
  - Recline Adjustment114
- Memory Function116
  - Saving a Preset Position116
- Rear Seats117
- Heated Seats117
  - Folding the Seatback117
  - Unfolding the Seatback117
- Rear Seat Armrest118
Universal Garage Door119
- Universal Garage Door Opener119
  - Homelink Wireless Control System119
- Universal Garage Door Opener120
Auxiliary Power Points124
Storage Compartments126
- Center Console126
- Overhead Console126
Starting and Stopping the Engine127
- General Information127
- Ignition Switch127
- Keyless Starting127
- Starting a Gasoline Engine128
- Engine Block Heater131
- Fuel and Refueling133
- Safety Precautions133
- Fuel Quality134
  - Choosing the Right Fuel134
- Fuel Filler Funnel Location134
- Running out of Fuel134
- Refueling135
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container135
Fuel and Refueling136
- Fuel Consumption137
  - Filling the Tank137
- Emission Control System138
  - Transmission139
  - Transmission140
Transmission141
- Automatic Transmission141
  - Brake-Shift Interlock142
Four-Wheel Drive144
- Principle of Operation144
- Using Four-Wheel Drive144
  - Brakes147
Brakes149
- General Information149
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes149
- Parking Brake150
- Hill Start Assist150
  - Switching the System on and off151
Traction Control152
- Principle of Operation152
- Using Traction Control152
Stability Control153
- Principle of Operation153
- Using Stability Control154
- Parking Aids155
- Principle of Operation155
- Rear Parking Aid155
- Front Parking Aid156
- Active Park Assist157
- Using Active Park Assist157
Parking Aids158
- Deactivating the Park Assist Feature159
- Troubleshooting the System159
- Rear View Camera161
Cruise Control164
- Principle of Operation164
- Using Cruise Control164
  - Switching Cruise Control off164
- Driving Aids165
- Blind Spot Information System165
Driving Aids166
- Cross Traffic Alert167
  - System Limitations169
- Eco Mode170
- Steering171
  - Type 2 and171
  - Resetting Eco Mode171
- Load Carrying173
- Rear under Floor Storage173
- Luggage Covers173
  - Cargo Management System173
  - Adjustable Load Floor173
- Roof Racks and Load Carriers174
- Load Limit175
Load Carrying176
- Towing177
  - Towing179
  - Towing180
Towing182
- Towing a Trailer182
- Trailer Sway Control183
- Recommended Towing Weights183
- Essential Towing Checks185
- Towing Points188
- Transporting the Vehicle189
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels189
  - Recreational Towing190
- Driving Hints191
- Breaking-In191
- Economical Driving191
- Driving through Water192
- Floor Mats192
Driving Hints193
- Roadside Emergencies194
- Roadside Assistance194
- Hazard Warning Flashers195
- Fuel Shutoff195
- Jump Starting the Vehicle196
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables196
  - Preparing Your Vehicle196
Roadside Emergencies197
- Post-Crash Alert System198
- Customer Assistance199
- Getting the Services You Need199
- In California (U.S. Only)200
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)201
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)201
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada202
- Ordering Additional Owner's Literature203
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)203
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)204
Customer Assistance204
Fuses205
- Fuse Specification Chart205
  - Pre-Fuse Box205
  - Power Distribution Box205
- Changing a Fuse214
Maintenance215
- General Information215
- Opening and Closing the Hood215
  - Closing the Hood216
- Under Hood Overview - 1.6L Ecoboost217
- Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Ecoboost218
- Under Hood Overview - 2.5L219
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L Ecoboost220
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Ecoboost /2.5L220
  - Adding Engine Oil220
- Engine Oil Check220
- Engine Coolant Check221
  - Checking the Engine Coolant221
  - Adding Engine Coolant222
  - Recycled Engine Coolant222
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check224
- Brake Fluid Check224
- Power Steering Fluid Check224
- Washer Fluid Check224
- Fuel Filter225
- Changing the 12V Battery225
- Checking the Wiper Blades226
- Changing the Wiper Blades226
- Adjusting the Headlamps227
  - Vertical Aim Adjustment227
- Removing a Headlamp229
- Changing a Bulb229
  - Lamp Assembly Condensation229
  - Horizontal Aim Adjustment229
  - Replacing Headlamp Bulbs230
  - Replacing Side Marker Bulbs231
- Bulb Specification Chart233
- Changing the Engine Air Filter235
  - L and 2.0L Ecoboost Engines235
  - L Engine236
Vehicle Care237
- General Information237
- Cleaning Products237
- Cleaning the Exterior237
  - Exterior Chrome Parts237
- Waxing238
  - Exterior Plastic Parts238
- Cleaning the Engine238
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades239
- Cleaning the Interior239
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens240
- Cleaning Leather Seats240
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage241
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels241
- Vehicle Storage241
Wheels and Tires244
- General Information244
- Tire Care247
- Using Snow Chains260
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System261
- Changing a Road Wheel265
  - Tire Change Procedure266
- Technical Specifications269
Capacities and Specifications271
- Engine Specifications - 1.6L Ecoboost271
- Engine Specifications - 2.0L Ecoboost271
- Engine Specifications - 2.5L272
- Motorcraft Parts - 1.6L Ecoboost273
- Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L Ecoboost274
- Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L275
- Vehicle Identification Number276
- Vehicle Certification Label277
- Transmission Code Designation277
- Capacities and Specifications - 1.6L Ecoboost278
- Capacities and Specifications279
- Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L Ecoboost281
- Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L285
- Audio System289
- General Information289
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM290
Audio System291
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync292
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync/Satellite Radio294
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium Am/Fm/CD296
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Am/Fm/CD298
  - Menu Structure299
- Digital Radio301
- Satellite Radio304
- USB Port306
- Media Hub306
Sync307
- General Information307
- Using Voice Recognition309
  - Initiating a Voice Session309
  - System Interaction and Feedback310
- Using SYNC with Your Phone311
- SYNC Applications and Services323
- Sync Mobile Apps325
- Using SYNC with Your Media Player328
- SYNC Troubleshooting337
Accessories345
Extended Service Plan (ESP)347
- Scheduled Maintenance348
  - Service Plans (Canada Only)348
Scheduled Maintenance349
- General Maintenance Information349
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance352
- Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance355
- Scheduled Maintenance Record358
Appendices368
- End User License Agreement368
- SYNC Troubleshooting391

Questions and Answers

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Pamela BrightJul 27, 2025
What to do if I lost the only admin key for my Ford 2016 ESCAPE Automobile?
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  Austin JohnsonJul 27, 2025
  If you've lost the only admin key for your Ford Automobile, you should purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.
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Matthew RandallAug 11, 2025
Why I cannot create a MyKey for my Ford 2016 ESCAPE?
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  Patricia ButlerAug 11, 2025
  You may not be able to create a MyKey for your Ford Automobile if the key or transmitter used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileges, or if it is the only admin key. For vehicles with keyless start, make sure the keyless start transmitter is placed in the backup position. Also, check if the SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode.