2003 Ford Escape 3.0 - Engine Compartment Layout

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These are pictures to help you locate basic items on this particular vehicle.

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This vehicle is a 2003 Ford Escape with a 3.0 Liter engine.

Here is a list of tools I use every day at the shop. Let me know if you use them too in the comments!


General Layout

  1. Bank 1

  2. Bank 2

  3. Front of Vehicle


Charging/Starting/Electrical System

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  1. Starter (Not shown. It is below the Air Tube)

  2. Alternator (Not shown. It is on the drive belt system towards Bank 1.)

  3. Battery

  4. Fuses (On the other side of the Battery)


Fuel/ Intake System

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  1. Air Box (This holds the air filter)

  2. Air Intake Tube

  3. Throttle Body

  4. Intake Manifold

  5. Mass Airflow Sensor

  6. Injectors (Under Intake Manifold)


Ignition System

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  1. Bank 1 ignition coils (To access, remove the intake manifold.)

  2. Bank 2 ignition coils


Maintenance Items

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  1. Air Filter

  2. Belt (On the side)

  3. Oil Fill

  4. Oil Dipstick

  5. Brake Fluid

  6. Transmission Dipstick


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