Instrument Cluster

Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps

In this manual: Instrument Cluster
Introduction — 1Symbol Glossary — 1Data Privacy — 7At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 9Personal Safety System™ — 1Airbags — 8Pedestrian Warning System. 911 Assist — 1Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 5Keyless Entry — 6Easy Entry and Exit — 1Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate — 3Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate — 6Safety — 4Steering Wheel — 1Wipers and Washers — 7Exterior Lighting — 8Interior Lighting — 4Windows — 3Interior Mirror — 1Exterior Mirrors — 1Sunroof (if equipped) — 4Instrument Cluster — 16Instrument Cluster Display — 14Trip Computer — 3Head-Up Display (If Equipped) — 1Remote Start — 5Climate Control — 7Cabin Air Quality — 1Front Seats — 5Rear Seats — 1Rear Seat Reminder — 1Memory Function — 1Garage Door Opener — 7USB Ports — 3Power Point - Vehicles With: 12V Outlet — 1Wireless Accessory Charger — 1Storage — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 9Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information — 6Auto Start-Stop — 1Fuel and Refueling — 10Catalytic Converter — 1High-Voltage Battery — 1Charging Your Vehicle – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) — 7Automatic Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Electric parking brake — 1Hill Start Assist — 1Auto Hold — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Steering — 1Park Aid — 7Rearview Camera — 1Active Park Assist — 5Cruise Control — 1Adaptive Cruise Control — 10Drive Mode Control — 5Lane Keeping System — 6Blind Spot Information System — 5Cross-Traffic Alert — 5Pre-Collision Assist — 9Driver Alert — 4Traffic Sign Recognition — 4Loading — 6Cargo Area — 1Trailer Hitch Connection — 3Towing a Trailer — 4Trailer Sway Control — 1Driving Tips — 4Breakdown and Emergency Information — 7Towing Your Vehicle — 4Fuses — 4Maintenance — 14Vehicle Care — 5Body Styling Kits — 1Storing Your Vehicle — 1Wheels and Tires Information — 6Tire Care — 4Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit — 8Tire Pressure Monitoring System — 4Road Wheel Replacement — 1Capacities and Specifications — 16Vehicle Identification — 1Connected Vehicle — 4Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 8SYNC™ (if equipped) — 9SYNC™ 3 (if equipped) — 41Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 4Customer Information — 23Appendices — 3
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Anti-Lock Braking System

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIf it illuminates while driving, this indicates your vehicle requires service. Your vehicle will continue to brake normally without the anti-lock braking system function. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Battery

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIt illuminates when you switch the ignition on.

If it illuminates when the engine is running, this indicates your vehicle requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Brake System

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIt illuminates when you apply the parking brake and the ignition is on. If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, make sure the parking brake is released. If the parking brake is released, this indicates low brake fluid or the brake system requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Door Ajar

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIt illuminates when you switch the ignition on and remains on if any door is open.

Electric parking brake

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIt illuminates or flashes when the electric parking brake requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Engine Temperature or Engine Coolant Temperature

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIf it illuminates, safely stop your vehicle and turn the vehicle off. Check your vehicle as soon as possible.

Fasten Seat Belts

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIt illuminates and a chime sounds until you fasten your seatbelt.

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIt illuminates and a chime sounds until you fasten the rear seatbelts.

High Voltage Electrical System Fault

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIt illuminates if your vehicle has an electrical component malfunction or a fault that causes your vehicle to shut off or enter a limited operating mode. A message may appear in the instrument cluster display.

Hood Ajar

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIlluminates when the ignition is on and the hood is not fully closed.

Liftgate Ajar

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIlluminates when the ignition is on and the liftgate is not fully closed.

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIt illuminates when a low beam headlamp requires service. Check the system as soon as possible.

Low Fuel

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIt illuminates when the fuel level is low.

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIt illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If illuminated, check tire pressure as soon as possible. If it flashes at any time, have the system checked as soon as possible.

Low Washer Fluid

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIlluminates when the washer fluid is low.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsThis lamp illuminates when the ignition is on and the engine is off. This is a normal operation. If it illuminates with the engine running, this indicates that the emissions control system requires service. If it flashes, have your vehicle checked immediately. Refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine - Warning Lamps and Indicators.

Oil Pressure

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIlluminates when the engine oil pressure is low.

Powertrain Malfunction

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIlluminates when the powertrain requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Vehicle Connected (if equipped)

Ford Escape. Instrument Cluster Warning LampsIlluminates when your vehicle is connected.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Escape quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.