Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Strut

Ford Escape: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Strut

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Pick Hook

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

NOTICE: Support the liftgate before removing the power liftgate motor. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the components.
Using a pick hook separate the clip and remove the power liftgate motor.
Use the General Equipment: Pick Hook

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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...

Removal and Installation - Power Liftgate Motor

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Pick Hook Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the LH C-pillar trim panel...

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Brake System Draining and Filling - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Fluid Container Draining Refer to: Brake and Clutch Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Door Glass Run and Bracket

Removal NOTE: LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar. Remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement. Refer to: Exterior Rear Door Handle Reinforcement (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...

Vehicle Identification

Locating the Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number is on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.

Ford Escape. Vehicle Identification