2012 ford escape

Asked by Tim Jan 10, 2016 at 03:07 PM about the 2012 Ford Escape XLS FWD

Question type: General

how do i start from a stop in 2nd gear? i have always started in 2nd gear
when about to go up a hill in the snow which is what I told my wife to do also
which worked well in her Taurus, but the Escape only has low & drive ,yet it is
5 or 6  speed automatic.
.

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Guy answered 8 years ago

Just use the highly adjustable vehicle power control located under the right foot. It has been known to provide adequate vehicle restraint for most of its users over many years. Does your truck have traction control, if so it will handle it for you.

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