2002 Ford Escape Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
2002 Ford Escape Manual
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the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive, P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 2
Your Way ...2 General Maintenance Information ...4 Owner Checks and Services ...7 Normal Schedule ...9 Mileage Intervals ...10 Exceptions ...33 Special Operating Conditions ...35 Maintenance and Service Record ...37 Yellow Coolant Change Record ...48 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 3
Find Your Way Find Your Way Symbol Key Cars and Minivans Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans 4x4 Vehicles Diesel Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) and Propane Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 4
replacement or for the service of components affecting emission control must be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete warranty - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 5
training and equipment, which means nobody is more qualified to work on your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury than our Quality Care service technicians. They'll fix it right the first time. The right parts From headlights to taillights and everything in between, nothing fits like an original. With Quality - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 6
Driving in dusty conditions • Off-road operation Exceptions In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule for specific vehicles or special applications on page 33. These exceptions are: • Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles - fuel tank intervals • Class A Motorhome - change the brake - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 7
see appropriate schedule on page 33. Check Every Month for All Vehicles: Check Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights tires for wear and proper air pressure engine oil fluid level windshield washer solvent fluid level and drain fuel/water separator (diesel vehicles) 7 - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 8
Owner Checks and Services Owner Checks and Services Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles: Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function air pressure in spare tire power steering fluid level washer spray, wiper - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 9
of routine and dealer-performed maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service website. You'll also find important warranty information, customer assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much more. The website location is at: www.ford.com/ Then go to the - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 10
4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 10,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11
& hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Additional services for: Light - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 12
Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 25,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 13
engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect accessory drive - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 14
fuel filter bowl and replace filter 35,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 15
Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 45,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 16
, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 50,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 17
tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 60,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 18
. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator and Blackwood, if equipped) Change manual transmission fluid (Lincoln LS only) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 19
fuel filter bowl and replace filter 65,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 20
wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped Additional services for: Light - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 21
Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 80,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 22
engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect accessory drive - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 23
Additional services for: Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter 95,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 24
for optimal tire life. Replace spark plugs Change yellow coolant (see exceptions page 33 and record page 48) Replace the PCV on all passenger cars and light trucks under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (see page 5) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 25
brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 26
Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 115,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 27
steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace accessory drive belt(s) (Villager and Escort) Replace PCV valve on all passenger cars and light - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 28
4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Replace camshaft belt on 4 cylinder engine (2.0L Escape) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 29
Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 135,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 30
, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 140,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 31
tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 150,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 32
fluid and filter Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (See page 34) Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator and Blackwood, if equipped) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 33
Additional services for: Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Exceptions NGV fuel tanks from the date of tank manufacture Every 5 years - Inspect propane fuel tanks from vehicle build date Every 15 years - Replace NGV fuel tanks - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 34
Schedule Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 35
000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Lube front lower control arm and steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level (Patrol Cars) Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 36
Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace fuel filter Change automatic transmission fluid Change rear axle lubricant (F-450 and F-550 only) Change transfer case fluid Replace engine air filter Replace cabin air filter 36 - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 37
Record See An Authorized Dealer This section of the guide is designed to allow your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center or other qualified service technician to record that the recommended service was completed at the appropriate mileage intervals. Be - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 38
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 39
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 40
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 41
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 42
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 43
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 44
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 45
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 46
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 47
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2002 Ford Escape | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 48
Yellow Coolant Change Record Yellow Coolant Change Record Date: 3 Years Next Date or Current Mileage: 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage: \ \ + 3 Dealer's Stamp: Date: 3 Years \ \ + 3 Dealer's Stamp: Next Date or Current Mileage: 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage: Date: 3 Years \ \ + 3
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Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions
or concerns about your vehicle, we suggest you
follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor
at your selling/servicing dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact
the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the
dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the
dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer
Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
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General Owner’s Information
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