Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Hood Latch Release Handle

Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Hood Latch Release Handle

Removal

Remove the hood latch release handle.
1. Rotate the hood latch release handle.
1. NOTE: Do not remove the retaining clip from the hood latch release handle.
  Release the retaining clip.
1. Remove the hood latch release handle.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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)...

Removal and Installation - Ignition Lock Cylinder

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Flat-Bladed Screwdriver Removal Non-functional lock cylinder NOTE: For non-functional ignition lock cylinders, replace the ignition lock cylinder housing...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Interior Rear Door Handle Latch Release Cable Clip

Removal NOTE: Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar. NOTE: Typical interior rear door handle latch release cable clip shown, others similar. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation) ...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Checking the Coolant

When the engine is cold, check the concentration and level of the coolant at the intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance information. Note: Make sure that the coolant level is between the minimum and maximum marks on the coolant reservoir. Note: Coolant expands when it is hot...

Master Access Code

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from an authorized dealer.

Displaying the Master Access Code

To display the factory-set code in the information display:

Ford Escape. Master Access Code

Remove the rubber mat. Insert the first programmed key in the backup slot. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait a few seconds. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the key. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch.