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
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Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening and depress the cinch release button.
Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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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
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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
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...
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...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Powertrain Jack
Locking Pliers
Removal
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system...
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
PAM
B129E..