Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Hood Latch Release Handle
Removal
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Remove the hood latch release handle.
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Rotate the hood latch release handle.
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NOTE:
Do not remove the retaining clip from the hood latch release handle.
Release the retaining clip.
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Remove the hood latch release handle.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Front Cable
Remove the hood latch.
Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
Non-functional lock cylinder
NOTE:
For non-functional ignition lock cylinders, replace the ignition lock cylinder housing...
Other information:
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
If installing a new module, it is necessary to
upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to
removing the module...
Categories
What Is the Master Access Code
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer.
Displaying the Master Access Code
To display the factory-set code in the
information display:

Remove the rubber mat.
Insert the first programmed key in the
backup slot.
Press the push button ignition switch
once and wait a few seconds.
Press the push button ignition switch
again and remove the key.
Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed intelligent access key in
the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.
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