Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Release Switch

Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Release Switch

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.
1. Disconnect the liftgate release switch electrical connector.
1. Release the liftgate release switch retaining tabs.
1. Remove the liftgate release switch.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Liftgate Release Handle

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

Removal and Installation - Rear Door Latch

Removal NOTE: LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar. Remove the rear door window regulator and motor. Refer to: Rear Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...

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Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Power Transfer Unit Actuator Motor

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). Remove the PTU...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Tie Rod

Removal NOTE: If servicing the RH (right-hand) tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed. Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to: Steering Gear Boot (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation). NOTICE: Hold the steering gear rack while loosening the tie rod...

Master Access Code

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:

Ford Escape. Master Access Code

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.