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 Service Manual: General Procedures - Door Latch Lubrication

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Flat-Bladed Screwdriver Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease SprayXL-5-A ESB-M1C93-B  Activation NOTE: Typical left front door shown, others similar. Open the door...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Locked Seatbelt Retractor Releasing

Repair NOTE: If the seatbelt webbing does not extract from the seatbelt retractor from the stowed position, this may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of speed. Follow these steps to release the seatbelt...