Ford Escape: Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate / Setting the Liftgate Opening Height
- Open the liftgate.
- Stop the liftgate movement by pressing
the control button on the liftgate when
it reaches the desired height.
Note: Once the liftgate stops moving,
you
can manually move it to the desired height.
- Press and hold the control button on
the liftgate until a tone sounds,
indicating programming is complete.
Note: You can only use the
liftgate control
button to program the height.
Note: You cannot program the height if the
liftgate position is too low.
- The power liftgate now opens at the
programmed height. To change the
programmed height, repeat the steps.
Note: You can fully open the
liftgate by
manually pushing it upward to the
maximum open position if it opens in a
lower position.
Note: The system recalls the new
programmed height until you reprogram it,
even if you disconnect the battery.
Opening the Liftgate From Inside Your Vehicle
With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging 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...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the front seat cushion cover and foam as an assembly.
Refer to: Front Seat Cushion Cover (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front seat backrest.
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake
system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the turbocharger...