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Ford Escape: Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate / Setting the Liftgate Opening Height

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

    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

    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...

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    Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Halfshaft Seal LH


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