Ford Escape: Body Closures / Description and Operation - Body Closures - Overview
Overview
The power liftgate feature allows power opening and closing of the liftgate using any of the following methods:
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The front power liftgate switch (located on the instrument panel).
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The rear interior power liftgate switch (located on the bottom of the liftgate trim panel) (close only).
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The liftgate release switch (located in upper portion of the liftgate handle cavity).
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The power liftgate hands-free feature (if equipped).
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The liftgate button on a RKE transmitter.
System Operation
System Diagram
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RGTM
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SYNC Display unit-
Soft touch on the
touchscreen switch
3
Exterior Liftgate
Release Switch
4
Anti-Pinch
Switches
5
BCM
6
Power Liftgate Motor
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Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Fully extend and lower the steering column.
Release the upper gap hider from the IPC and position aside.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Release the upper steering column shroud front clips.
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Adjustment
Cycle and park the rear window wiper.
Verify the rear wiper blade is positioned at the first defroster line located on the rear window glass.
If necessary, remove the rear wiper pivot arm and
reposition it to line up with the first defroster line located on the
rear window glass.
Refer to: Rear Window Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers ..