It is listed right on top of the Master Cylinder fill cap, and in your owner's manual.
The brake fluid reservoir
On a 2006 Ford Escape : The brake fluid reservoir is also the clutch fluid reservoir
According to the 2002 Ford Escape Owner Guide : ( DOT 3 brake fluid , meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
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According to the 2001 Ford Escape Owner Guide ( for North America ) ( DOT 3 brake fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
Actually, the ford escape has a factory recall on the ABS. (anti lock brake system). Take it to your ford dealer and they will fix it for free. Low brake fluid
Use DOT3 brake fluid. It is written on the top of the fill cap.
According to the Owner Guide , Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 brake fluid
On my girlfriends 2001 Escape it came on because the brake fluid was low. Open the hood and look at the fluid reservoir. If it is not filled to the full line, fill it with the proper brake fluid and see if the light goes out.
Check your brake fluid level.
transmission fluid level and what brand should I use in it
To alert you to take care of the brake system. Fluid may be too low, or there is some other problem.