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 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Wastegate Control Valve Solenoid

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Hose Clamp Remover/Installer Removal Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1), Removal and Installation)...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Door Glass Run and Bracket

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