Ford Escape: Cross Traffic Alert / Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting
Cross Traffic Alert – Information Messages

Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors
The sensors are behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt...
What Is Pre-Collision Assist
Pre-collision assist detects and warns of
approaching hazards in the roadway. If
your vehicle is rapidly approaching another
stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the
same direction as yours, or a pedestrian
within your driving path, the system
provides multiple levels of assistance to
help avoid a collision...
Other information:
Body
repairs usually require a significant level of intervention in the
existing body shell structure. The corrosion protection, seals and NVH components are destroyed and must be replaced.
To
prevent the vehicle quality from being compromised due to a poor
quality repair, all repairs must be inspected during and after the
accident repair...
Removal
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the liftgate release switch.
Disconnect the liftgate release switch electrical connector...