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)...

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Ignition Switch

Switching the Ignition Off Turn the key to position 0. Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode Turn the key to position I. Electrical accessories, for example the radio, operate without the engine running. Switching the Ignition On Turn the key to position II...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Impact of Insufficient Repair Quality

Body repairs usually require a significant level of intervention in the existing body shell structure. The corrosion protection, seals and NVH components are destroyed and must be replaced. To prevent the vehicle quality from being compromised due to a poor quality repair, all repairs must be inspected during and after the accident repair...