2024 FORD Escape Automatic Transmission User Manual
In today’s fast-paced automotive market, where innovation reigns supreme and consumer needs change at lightning speed, the 2024 Ford Escape Automatic Transmission stands out as a paragon of technological prowess and driving perfection. With a history steeped in automotive brilliance and a dedication to pushing the limits of what is possible, Ford has once again upped the bar with the latest edition of the Escape. This tiny SUV, with its seamless blend of cutting-edge engineering and intuitive design, not only exemplifies the brand’s everlasting commitment to craftsmanship but also represents a daring step forward in urban mobility. From its elegant exterior lines that radiate sophistication to its precisely built interior outfitted with cutting-edge technologies, every component of the 2024 Escape has been meticulously crafted to improve the driving experience to new heights. As the automotive landscape evolves, the 2024 Ford Escape Automatic Transmission demonstrates Ford’s enduring tradition of innovation and steadfast commitment to defining the future of transportation.
2023 Ford Escape Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Automatic Transmission
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When your vehicle is stationary, keep the brake pedal fully pressed when shifting gears. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury, death or property damage.
WARNING: Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applying both pedals simultaneously for more than a few seconds limits vehicle performance, which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to serious injury.
WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the vehicle off and remove the key or remote control before you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POSITIONS PARK (P)
WARNING: Shift into park (P) only when your vehicle is stationary.
In park (P) power is not transmitted to the driven wheels.
Note: A tone sounds if you attempt to exit your vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).
Note: Your vehicle may not shift out of park (P) if the 12V battery has run out of charge.
Note: Your vehicle may not shift out of park (P) if a fuse is blown.
Note: Your vehicle may not shift out of park (P) unless the key or remote control is inside your vehicle.
Note: The electronic parking brake could apply when you power your vehicle on with the selector in park (P).
Note: The electronic parking brake could apply if you shift to park (P) without fully pressing the brake pedal.
Note: The electronic parking brake could apply if you shift to park (P) on a slope.
Note: Do not manually release the parking brake when the selector is in park (P). See Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
Note: Your vehicle could shift into park (P) if you attempt to exit your vehicle without the transmission in park (P).
Note: A tone could sound when you select park (P).
REVERSE (R)
WARNING: Shift into reverse (R) only when your vehicle is stationary.
In reverse (R) power is transmitted to the driven wheels.
NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) your vehicle is free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted to the driven wheels.
DRIVE (D)
In drive (D) power is transmitted to the driven wheels.
LOW (L) 1-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
In low (L) your vehicle decelerates more noticeably than in drive (D) when the accelerator pedal is released.
Note: We recommend using this mode for driving on hilly or mountainous roads or when towing a trailer.
LOW (L) – 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
In low (L) your vehicle holds low gears.
Note: We recommend using this mode for driving on hilly or mountainous roads or when towing a trailer.
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO GEAR
The selector is on the centre console.
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Rotate the outer ring to select a c position.
Note: The position illuminates on the selector.
Note: Your vehicle cannot shift from drive (D) to park (P) with a clockwise rotation. Your vehicle cannot shift from park (P) to drive (D) with a counterclockwise rotation.
- Press the low (L) or manual (M) or sport (S) button when your vehicle is in drive (D) to enter or exit mode.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the current position.
Note: The position could illuminate on the selector.
SHIFTING YOUR IMMOBILE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK (P)
WARNING: When doing this procedure, you need to take your vehicle out of park (P) which means your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, apply the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheels chocks if appropriate.
Use this procedure to shift your vehicle out of park (P) if you cannot start the engine.
Note: Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after 30 minutes, or when the vehicle battery charge level is low. Prolonged use of this mode can cause the 12 V battery to run out of charge.
Note: If the battery has run out of charge, use an external power source.
Note: This mode could be unavailable if your vehicle is below operating temperature. Warm up your vehicle and attempt the procedure again.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failure to follow these instructions could result in vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Shifting Your Vehicle Out of Park (P)
- Apply the parking brake.
Note: If the battery is out of charge, use an external power source to apply the parking brake. - Power your vehicle on without your foot on the brake pedal.
- Fully press and hold the brake pedal.
- Fully press and hold the accelerator pedal.
- Shift into neutral (N).
- Press the manual (M) or low (L) button.
- Attempt to start your vehicle.
Note: A confirmation message appears when your vehicle enters the mode.
Note: You must complete this procedure within 15 seconds. If your vehicle shifts into park (P) attempt the procedure again.
- Release accelerator and brake pedals.
- Release the parking brake.
Note: Your vehicle is free to roll. - Switch your vehicle off.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Returning Your Vehicle to Normal Mode
- Press the brake pedal.
- Shift into park (P).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Transmission Not in Park (P) Audible Warning
Sounds if you open the driver door before shifting into park (P).
Park Selection Audible Warning
Sounds when you shift into park (P).
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
HOW DOES TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE WORK
Use this mode to keep your vehicle in neutral (N), for a limited time, when you exit your vehicle or switch your vehicle off. For example, if you exit your vehicle before an automatic car wash.
Note: You do not need to use this mode at an automatic car wash if you shift into neutral (N) and stay in your vehicle with power on.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note: Automatic return to park (P) is delayed when your vehicle is in this mode. See How Does Automatic Return to Park (P) Work.
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE LIMITATIONS
This mode could be unavailable if your 12 V battery charge level is low. Connect an external power source and attempt the procedure again.
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after 30 minutes, or when the vehicle battery charge level is low. Prolonged use of this mode can cause the 12 V battery to run out of charge.
This mode could be unavailable if your vehicle is below operating temperature. Warm up your vehicle and attempt the procedure again.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failure to follow these instructions could result in vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
ENTERING TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
- Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Power your vehicle on.
- Shift into neutral (N).
Note: An instructional message appears. - Press the low (L) button.
Note: A confirmation message appears when your vehicle enters the mode. - Release the brake pedal.
Note: Your vehicle is free to roll. - Switch your vehicle off.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note: The neutral (N) indicator on the transmission selector may flash in this mode.
EXITING TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
- Press the brake pedal.
- Shift into park (P), or power your vehicle on and shift into drive (D) or reverse (R).
AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK (P)
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK (P) WORK
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your vehicle is stationary and any of the following occur:
- You switch the vehicle off.
- You open the driver door with your seatbelt unfastened.
- You unfasten the driver seatbelt when the driver door is open.
Note: Do not use automatic return to park (P) when your vehicle is moving, except in an emergency. See Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving
AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK (P) LIMITATIONS
Automatic return to park (P) may not work if any of the following occur:
- The driver door ajar sensor is malfunctioning.
- The driver seatbelt sensor is malfunctioning.
See an authorized dealer if any of the following occur:
- Seat belt indicator illuminates or tone sounds with the driver seatbelt fastened.
- The door ajar indicator does not illuminate with the driver door open.
- The door ajar indicator illuminates with the driver’s door closed.
- Transmission not in park message appears, with the driver door closed after you shift out of park (P).
GRADE ASSISTFULL HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (FHEV)/ PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV), 1-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HOW DOES GRADE ASSIST WORK
This feature helps maintain vehicle speed when driving down a slope. The system uses a combination of engine motoring and regenerative braking to maintain vehicle speed.
Note: You could hear engine speed increasing and decreasing. This is a normal operation.
The system activates when all the following occur:
- Your vehicle is on a downhill slope.
- The selector is in drive (D).
- You release the accelerator pedal.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INFORMATION MESSAGES
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Message |
Description |
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Park Brake Not Applied |
The electric parking brake is not fully applied. |
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Transmission Not in Park |
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typically after reconnecting or recharging the battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode. |
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SHIFT SYS FAULT Apply Park Brake Before Exiting the Vehicle |
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be pressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer. |
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Transmission Malfunction Service Now |
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
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Message |
Description |
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Select L To Confirm Stay In Neutral Mode |
Displays when you shift into neutral (N). |
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Select M To Confirm Stay In Neutral Mode |
Displays when you shift into neutral (N). |
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Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged |
Displays to confirm that your vehicle has entered Stay in Neutral Mode. |
FAQs
Yes, the 2024 FORD Escape is available with an automatic gearbox in all model levels, giving smooth and effortless shifting for a refined driving experience.
No, the 2024 FORD Escape exclusively comes with an automatic gearbox, which provides drivers with greater convenience and ease of usage.
The automatic transmission in the 2024 FORD Escape includes a multi-speed gearbox that balances smooth acceleration and fuel efficiency throughout different driving circumstances.
The automatic transmission in the 2024 FORD Escape includes a multi-speed gearbox that balances smooth acceleration and fuel efficiency throughout different driving circumstances.
Yes, the automatic gearbox in the 2024 FORD Escape may include a manual shifting mode, giving drivers greater control over gear selection for a sportier driving experience.
Yes, the automatic gearbox in the 2024 FORD Escape is electronically controlled, optimising gear changes based on driving conditions and driver input to achieve peak performance and efficiency.
The 2024 FORD Escape’s automatic gearbox is covered by Ford’s comprehensive guarantee, which protects against faults and malfunctions for a specific amount of time or mileage, whichever comes first.
Yes, the 2024 FORD Escape’s automatic gearbox is built for towing, offering smooth and efficient power delivery for trailers and other recreational equipment.
The automatic transmission in the 2024 Ford Escape is designed to optimise gear ratios and shift points, maximising fuel efficiency while maintaining performance and driving dynamics.
The automatic gearbox in the 2024 FORD Escape, like any other mechanical component, may require routine maintenance, like as fluid changes and inspections, to guarantee proper operation and lifespan.
The automatic transmission in the 2024 FORD Escape may include selectable drive modes, which let drivers to modify throttle response and shift patterns to their preferences for a more personalised driving experience.
Yes, the automatic gearbox in the 2024 FORD Escape may include an overdrive gear, which reduces engine rpm at cruising speeds, resulting in increased fuel efficiency and lower noise levels.
Yes, the automatic transmission in the 2024 FORD Escape could use adaptive shifting technology, which modifies shift locations based on driving conditions and driver behaviour to improve performance and efficiency.
While the automatic gearbox does not directly contain safety measures, it does function in tandem with the car’s overall safety systems, such as traction and stability control, to improve driver confidence and vehicle stability.
Depending on the model and trim level, the 2024 Ford Escape may include customisable settings that let drivers to tailor various gearbox characteristics, such as shift time or responsiveness, to their preferences and driving situations.
Useful Links
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