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Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / General Procedures - Liftgate Latch Manual Release

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Interior Trim Remover

Activation

  1. Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
  1. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening and depress the cinch release button.
    Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
  1. Insert a 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 10 mm deep into the RH side of the slot.
    Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
  1. Slide the 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 5 mm to the LH side of the slot. Releasing the liftgate latch and opening the liftgate.
    Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

    General Procedures - Door Latch Lubrication

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Flat-Bladed Screwdriver Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease SprayXL-5-A ESB-M1C93-B  Activation NOTE: Typical left front door shown, others similar...

    General Procedures - Staged Unlock Programming

    Activation With the ignition in OFF, press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter simultaneously for 4 seconds. The turn signals flash twice to indicate the mode change...

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    Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Steering Column Control Module (SCCM)


    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component. NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current SCCM installed. If the current SCCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair...

    Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Ride Height Measurement


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Surface Gauge Check NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel. Before measuring ride height check: Tires are inflated to the correct pressure...

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