Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Body Closures / General Procedures - Power Liftgate Initialization

Ford Escape: Body Closures / General Procedures - Power Liftgate Initialization

Programming

NOTE: This procedure clears and then sets new open and close end points in the RGTM memory.

Turn the ignition ON.

Using a scan tool perform the RGTM self test to complete power liftgate initialization. From the diagnostic scan tool, enter TOOLBOX > Self Test > RGTM > Run Selected Procedure.

General Procedures - Liftgate Alignment

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Inspection NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

General Procedures - Rear Door Alignment

Inspection NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar. Inspect the body-to-rear door dimensions...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Brake Disc Shield

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the wheel hub and wheel bearing. Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation)...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Center Antenna

Removal Release the clips and remove the floor console upper rear trim panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove the PATS center antenna. Remove the nuts. Lift upward on the PATS center antenna...

Push Button Ignition Switch

Ford Escape. Push Button Ignition Switch

Switching the Ignition Off

When the ignition is on or in accessory mode, press the push button ignition switch once without your foot on the brake pedal.