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 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Using Tether Straps

Many forward-facing child restraints include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child restraint and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older child restraints...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Upper Sensor

Removal With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02) . Drill the rivets, release the tabs and remove the lower rear bumper cover valence Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation upper sensor electrical connector...