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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate

Ford Escape: Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate

Liftgate Precautions

WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and properly using a seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: Make sure that you fully close the liftgate to prevent exhaust fumes from entering your vehicle. If you are unable to fully close the liftgate, open the air vents or the windows to allow fresh air to enter your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow children to operate or play near an open or moving power liftgate. You should supervise the operation of the power liftgate at all times.

Closing the Liftgate

Closing the Liftgate From Outside Your Vehicle WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed...

Opening the Liftgate

Opening the Liftgate From Inside Your Vehicle With the transmission in park (P), press the button on the instrument panel. Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate...

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


Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal Release the clips, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the floor console upper rear trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover On RH side...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Hood Latch Release Cable


Removal Front Cable Remove the hood latch. Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation). Open the hood latch release cable junction block cover and disconnect the front hood latch release cable...

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