Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Anti-Pinch Switch

Ford Escape: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Anti-Pinch Switch

Removal

Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

On both sides.
Disconnect the liftgate anti-pinch switch electrical connector.

On both sides.
1. Remove the retainers.
1. Remove the rubber grommet and route the electrical connector out of the liftgate. Remove the liftgate anti-pinch switch.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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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.