Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
18. Connect the breather tube and Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
19. NOTE: Before installing the battery tray check the vent tube hose for any obstructions, kinks, or incorrect routing position.
Install the battery tray and battery.
20. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive
strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 160 km (100 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
Connect the battery cables.
21. Check the transmission fluid, add fluid as necessary using MERCON(R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting
MERCON(R) V specification.
22. Start the engine and move the transaxle range selector lever through all gear positions. Refill as necessary.