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How to Troubleshoot a 2005 Ford Escape

The 2005 Ford Escape is a compact SUV sold by the Ford Motor Company. It was first presented to the public in 2000 for the 2001 model year. Even though the Ford Escape was considered to be one of the best-selling SUVs in America, according to the Edmunds website, it is not without its problems. However, if you have the right tools and information, you should be able to troubleshoot your 2005 Ford SUV.

Instructions

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Check your Ford Escape for starter problems. Listen for grinding noises from the starter. If your SUV will not start or the dashboard will not light up, your battery may be dead and need to be charged or replaced. Also check the battery cables to see if they need to be connected more securely to the battery.

2

Check your engine oil. If you have an change oil sticker in the upper left corner of your cars window, check to see if the oil change date is overdue. If your oil change is overdue, make an appointment to receive an oil change to avoid problems. If you dont have a sticker, check your oil by using the oil dipstick under the hood of your SUV. Pull the stick out, wipe it clean with a cloth. Place the stick back into the slot and check the gauge on the stick to see if your oil is too low. You can either add the required oil that your car needs or decide that its time for a complete oil change.

3

Listen for screeching sounds that may be coming from your vehicles engine while your engine is on. If you can hear whining sounds coming from the engine after you turn it on, you may need to replace the power steering pump.

4

Check to see if you can hear any knocking noises coming from your engine when driving at low speeds. If you hear knocking noises, have a professional mechanic check out your cooling system, the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber and transmission.

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