Ford Escape: Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate / Setting the Liftgate Opening Height
- Open the liftgate.
- Stop the liftgate movement by pressing
the control button on the liftgate when
it reaches the desired height.
Note: Once the liftgate stops moving,
you
can manually move it to the desired height.
- Press and hold the control button on
the liftgate until a tone sounds,
indicating programming is complete.
Note: You can only use the
liftgate control
button to program the height.
Note: You cannot program the height if the
liftgate position is too low.
- The power liftgate now opens at the
programmed height. To change the
programmed height, repeat the steps.
Note: You can fully open the
liftgate by
manually pushing it upward to the
maximum open position if it opens in a
lower position.
Note: The system recalls the new
programmed height until you reprogram it,
even if you disconnect the battery.
Opening the Liftgate From Inside Your Vehicle
With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate...
Closing the Liftgate From Inside Your Vehicle
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the IPC .
Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes, Removal and Installation).
Remove the screws.
Release the clips and remove the IPC lens...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
307-758Installer, Axle Seal -FWD
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...