Depending on the severity of the weather, you should carry appropriate emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tire chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper cables, window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
Don't let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Trailer TowingFord Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Connecting a Trailer Precautions
WARNING: Do not adjust the spring
bars so that your vehicle's rear bumper
is higher than before attaching the trailer.
Doing so will defeat the function of the
weight-distributing hitch, which may
cause unpredictable handling, and could
result in serious personal injury.
Do not tow a trailer u ...
Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Brake Fluid Specification
Use fluid that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use fluid that meets the
defined specification and viscosity grade,
it could result in:
Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.
Reduced brake performance.
Note: We recommend you use DOT 4 L ...