2
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in
scheduled maintenance information
chapter and is essential
to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to
scheduled maintenance information
chapter for
the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
3
For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to
scheduled maintenance information
chapter for
the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
4
When changing oil filter you must also replace the O-ring, part number
1S7G-6885-AC.
2005 Escape Hybrid
(hev)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
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