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 - Degas Bottle

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Fluid Suction Gun Hose Clamp Remover/Installer Locking Pliers Removal   WARNING: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine is operating or the cooling system is hot...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Brake Caliper Anchor Plate

Removal   WARNING: Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake components...