2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Maintenance

CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR FILTER WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and 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 297). 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 ScheduledMaintenance (page 449). 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. EcoBoost Engines

1. Loosen the four fasteners and remove the air cleaner assembly lid. 2. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 3. Wipe any dirt or debris from the air cleaner assembly to make sure no dirt gets in the engine and tomake sure you have a good seal.

E170433 4. Install the new air filter element. Slide the open end of the air filter element in first, below the tab. Then push the closed end of the air filter into the bottom of the tray. The closed end should fit inside the groove in the tray. The tab of the closed end of the air filter should be oriented down and fit between the forks on the tray as shown at the arrow above.

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