2002 Ford Escape Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
2002 Ford Escape Manual
2002 Ford Escape manual content summary:
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Trailer Towing Tires, Replacement Requirements Maintenance and Modifications Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling 2 3 4 6 9 12 13 15 16 All rights reserved. system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 2
Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Your new vehicle Guide" and this supplement for specific information and instructions for safe driving under various conditions. All occupants should always wear the safety belts - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 3
Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Even though you did not select a 4WD or AWD option - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 4
shifting procedures and maintenance can be found in your "Owner's Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 5
wheelbase. • Narrower - to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. 5 - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 6
the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 7
steer in the direction you want to travel. If you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 8
1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition and remove the key engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 9
out your route before driving in the area. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Sand Ford Motor Company designs its vehicles to operate within its intended use (not misusing the - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 10
wet, the vehicle may stall. Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 11
strain on the engine and the possibility of to a safe location. Apply just brake application and brake overheating. Do not descend in neutral. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. When you brake - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 12
require a trailer tow package). The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced. Refer to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 13
with larger tires and wheels. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could lead to loss front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can adversely affect the way your vehicle handles. Do - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 14
. Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Inspect the tire side walls for cuts, bruises and other damage. If internal - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 15
removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of usage. Refer to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 15 - 2002 Ford Escape | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 16
vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra weight capacity of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Make sure you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide
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Introduction
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Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners
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Vehicle Characteristics
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Operation On The Road
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Driving Off-Road
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Trailer Towing
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Tires, Replacement Requirements
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Maintenance and Modifications
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Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling
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