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)...

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Power Steering

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). Module DTC Description Action ABS C0051:23 Steering Wheel Position Sensor: Signal Stuck Low GO to Pinpoint Test AG ABS C0051:27 Steering Wheel ..

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Using Tether Straps

Many forward-facing child restraints include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child restraint and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older child restraints. Contact the manufacturer of your child restraint for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the teth..

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.