To put jumper cables on a Ford Escape, first, park the car with the dead battery close to the car with the good battery. Next, attach one end of the red jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the disabled car's battery, then attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good car's battery. Then, attach one end of the black jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the good car's battery and, while standing a safe distance away from the battery, attach the other end of the black jumper cable to an unpainted metal surface of the disabled car's engine.