If service brakes fail to operate while the vehicle is in motion, you can make an emergency stop with the parking brake. The stopping distance, however, will be much greater than normal.
WARNING - Parking brake
Applying the parking brake while the vehicle is moving at normal speeds can cause a sudden loss of control of the vehicle. If you must use the parking brake to stop the vehicle, use great caution in applying the brake.
Power brakes
Disc brakes wear indicatorFord Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Stopping the Engine
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
Vehicles Without Push Button Start
Shift into park (P).
Apply the parking brake.
Wait until the engine reaches idle
speed.
Turn the key to position 0.
Vehicles With Push Button Start
Shift into park (P).
Apply the parking brake.
Wait un ...
Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Manually Opening the Fuel Filler Door - Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
WARNING: The fuel system may
be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.
Note:The transmission must be in park (P)
or neutral (N).
When using the manual ...