2014 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 222

Maintenance 5. Install in the reverse order. Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place. Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield. 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost Engines CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR FILTER WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element listed. See Capacities and Specifications (page 260). For EcoBoost equipped vehicles: When servicing the air cleaner, it is important that no foreign material enter the air induction system. The engine and turbocharger are susceptible to damage from even small particles. Change the air filter element at the proper interval. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 400). Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. E142710 2.5L Engine E142711 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Loosen the screws on the air tube clamp that fasten it to the air filter assembly tray. Separate the clean air tube from the air cleaner. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. • For 2.5L engines, disengage the clips that secure the air filter housing cover. • For 1.6L and 2.0L engines, remove the screws securing the air filter housing cover. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 219 Escape/Kuga (TM2)