Ford Escape: Body and Paint / Seatbelt Systems

Disassembly and Assembly - Rear Bumper Cover

DISASSEMBLY Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation). Disconnect the hands-free liftgate module electrical connector...

Description and Operation - Seatbelt Systems - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) All retractors have an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode, which is a vehicle-sensitive feature designed to activate and lock the seatbelt webbing during hard braking, cornering, or an impact of approximately 24 km/h (15 mph)...

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Ford Escape 2020-2025 Owners Manual: How Do the Front Airbags Work

The driver and front passenger airbags deploy during significant frontal and near frontal crashes. The driver and passenger front airbag system consists of: Driver and passenger airbag modules. Front passenger sensing system. Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Starting System - Overview

Starting System The starting system controls the cranking of the engine. When the PCM receives inputs from the ignition switch, transmission (with automatic transmission) or clutch pedal position switch (with manual transmission), run/start relay and the BCM it then energizes the BJB starter relay...