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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
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...