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Ford Escape: Roof Opening Panel / Description and Operation - Roof Opening Panel - Overview

Panoramic Roof Opening Panel

The roof opening panel consists of the following:

Air deflector
Front sliding glass panel (sunroof)
Front sliding glass panel motor (sunroof motor)
Shield (sunshade) assembly
Shield (sunshade) motor
Blinds (concertina blinds)
Roof panel fixed glass (panoramic)
Roof opening panel frame assembly
Roof opening panel control switch

The roof opening panel is an electronically operated glass panel that can be opened, closed or tilted (vent position) by the roof opening panel control switch and the vent switch. Actuating the switches supplies a signal to the roof opening panel motor/module. The front sliding glass panel and the shield (sunshade) use two integrated motors/modules that are serviced together as assemblies. The roof opening panel has one-touch open and one-touch close features that are activated when the switch is pressed to the second detent on the glass open or close side of the switch (the sliding glass panel close switch acts as a vent switch when the glass is in the closed position). Additionally the shield (sunshade) switch has one-touch open feature that is activated when the switch is pressed to the second detent on the shield open side of the switch.

The roof opening panel motor must be initialized when repairs are carried out on the roof opening panel system, including: any time the roof opening panel motor has been removed, the roof opening panel glass (front sliding or fixed glass) has been removed or adjusted, or if the roof opening panel frame has been removed. For additional information, refer to:For additional information, refer to:
Refer to: Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).

Additionally there is a roof opening panel fixed glass (panoramic). The roof opening panel fixed glass is attached with 6 screws and can be aligned.

Specifications

Specifications Item Specification Front sliding glass panel to front trim panel flushness 0.066 ± 0...

Description and Operation - Roof Opening Panel - System Operation and Component Description

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Master Access Code

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from an authorized dealer.

Displaying the Master Access Code

To display the factory-set code in the information display:

Ford Escape. Master Access Code

Remove the rubber mat. Insert the first programmed key in the backup slot. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait a few seconds. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the key. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch.