Ford Escape: Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate / Stopping the Liftgate Movement. Liftgate Obstacle Detection
Stopping the Liftgate Movement
Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This
could damage the power liftgate and its
components.
Note: Selections will vary depending on
region or options.
You can stop the liftgate movement by
doing any of the following:
- Pressing the outside liftgate control
button.
- Pressing the inside liftgate control
button.
- Pressing the liftgate button on the
remote control twice.
- Pressing the liftgate button on an
authorized device.
- Moving your foot under and away from
the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion.
Liftgate Obstacle Detection
Closing the Liftgate
The system stops when it detects an
obstacle. A tone sounds and the system
reverses to open. Once you remove the
obstacle, you can power close the liftgate.
Note: To prevent accidental obstacle
detection, let the power liftgate close
completely before you enter your vehicle.
Opening the Liftgate
The system stops when it detects an
obstacle and a tone sounds. Once you
remove the obstacle, you can continue to
operate 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...
Liftgate – Warning Lamps
Illuminates when the liftgate is
not completely closed.
Liftgate – Information Messages
Liftgate – Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't my power liftgate function?
Make sure the transmission is in park
(P), ensure nothing is obstructing the
liftgate path and there is not excessive
weight on the liftgate...
Other information:
System Operation
Component Description
GSM
When the driver needs to change gear position the driver selects P
R
N or D by rotating a GSM dial. Each GSM
rotary dial has hall effect sensors that are used as inputs that the
dial has been rotated...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hog Ring Plier
Removal
Passenger seat
Remove the OCS sensor.
Refer to: Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
Driver seat
Remove the front seat...