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.
Roof Rack Precautions
WARNING: Read and follow the
manufacturer's instructions when you
are fitting a roof rack.
WARNING: When loading the roof
racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor inlet line.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Inlet Line - 1.5L EcoBoost
(132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1) (412-00 Cli..
Adjustment
All vehicles
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the fasteners and the undershield.
1.5L & 2.0L
Remove the nuts and the bracket.
Loosen, but do not remove the roll restr..