Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Luggage Compartment

Ford Escape: Luggage Compartment

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER

WARNING: Make sure that you properly secure the luggage cover. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash.

WARNING: Do not place objects on the luggage cover. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or crash.

Installing the Luggage Cover

Insert the luggage cover.
Attach the retaining cord to the luggage compartment trim panel.
Insert the retaining clips into the litfgate trim panel.

Note: Make sure to support the luggage cover when inserting the retaining clips.

Removing the Luggage Cover

Open the liftgate.
Detach the retaining clips on the liftgate trim panel.
Detach the retaining cord on the luggage compartment trim panel.
Note: Support the luggage cover when detaching the retaining clips.
Lift the luggage cover out of the liftgate.

The luggage cover can be stowed in the luggage compartment.

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