Where is the liftgate release button inside the cab of a 2003 Ford Escape SUV?
I recently purchased a used 2003 Ford Escape SUV jeep vehicle, but I cannot find the release for the back liftgate....
The previous owners have left the country, and I have no means of reaching them to ask, so I was hoping someone could instruct me as to where the release latch button is located inside of the vehicle. images would be very helpful truly.
Thanks in advance!!
I have an owner's manual, it came with the vehicle, but it does not mention the lift gate anywhere that I could find....I have an owner's manual, it came with the vehicle, but it does not mention the lift gate anywhere that I could find....
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I need someone to specifically show me where the release is located in the vehicle please, but thanks for the response nonetheless!!I need someone to specifically show me where the release is located in the vehicle please, but thanks for the response nonetheless!!
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ok i should clarify a few points before i get started here. and the first is that to the best of my knowledge they are still gas strut driven so you may want to look at getting them replaced. the other point i should make is that if this is a model with an automatic release button all it does when pressed is disengage the locking latch (which yes is electric) and thus is only meant to open the door a few inches at most. hope this helps. report back if you require further assistance.
Ignition on and car in park. Press the liftgate icon on the dashboard. Youtube video shows repair on earlier model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKXGgQYXXO4 Maybe give you some idea what you are up against
Need to vistit the dealer ans ask about recall 04V602000: Liftgate Latch Release Rod Replacement
Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport
utiity vehicles having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004
equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention
Components." The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia
load requirement in one direction.
This model actually had a recall on the lift gate actuators as they did give problems. The best why to see if it is the actuator or the wiring is to check for power to the lift gate actuator which is in the liftgate, and try to use the remote etc to see if there is power to it.
If there is power to the actuator then you will need to replace the actuator.
The liftgate consists of the following components:
liftgate door lock actuator
liftgate lock cylinder (if equipped)
liftgate window glass
liftgate window latch/ajar switch
liftgate window glass release handle
liftgate latch remote control which consists of the following component:
liftgate release handle
liftgate latch, which consist of the following component:
liftgate latch door ajar switch
Liftgate Latch Actuator
Removal and Installation
Remove the liftgate latch remote control. For additional information, refer to Liftgate Latch Remote Control in this section.
SECTION 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems
2001 Escape Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Liftgate Latch
Removal and Installation
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Disconnect the liftgate ajar switch electrical connector.
Disconnect the liftgate latch actuating rod.
Open the clip.
Disconnect the actuating rod.
Remove and discard the liftgate latch bolts.
Remove the liftgate latch.
NOTE: Make sure the liftgate latch release rod is not preloading the latch. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack. NOTE: Position the liftgate latch release rod by pushing outboard to remove the slack.
Probably a issue with your actuator... there is a recall due to the "latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement" might want to check with the dealership to see if your vehicle is with this group, hope this helps :)
Recall 04V602000: Liftgate Latch Release Rod Replacement
Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicles having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.
Probably a issue with your actuator... there is a recall due to the "latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement" might want to check with the dealership to see if your vehicle is with this group, hope this helps :)
Recall 04V602000: Liftgate Latch Release Rod Replacement
Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicles having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.
I have an owner's manual, it came with the vehicle, but it does not mention the lift gate anywhere that I could find....
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