2005 Ford Escape Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 274

Maintenance and Specifications 5. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing. 6. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 7. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 8. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine FA-1683 FG-800-A BXT-40R FL-820-S Air filter element 1 FA-1683 Fuel filter FG-800-A Battery BXT-40R Oil filter FL-910 2 PCV valve 3 Spark Plugs 1 Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. 2 The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items listed in scheduled maintenance information and is essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or 274 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)