Ford Escape Quiz
Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate

Opening the Liftgate

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Introduction — 1Symbol Glossary — 1Data Privacy — 7At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 9Personal Safety System™ — 1Airbags — 8Pedestrian Warning System. 911 Assist — 1Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 5Keyless Entry — 6Easy Entry and Exit — 1Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate — 3Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate — 6Safety — 4Steering Wheel — 1Wipers and Washers — 7Exterior Lighting — 8Interior Lighting — 4Windows — 3Interior Mirror — 1Exterior Mirrors — 1Sunroof (if equipped) — 4Instrument Cluster — 16Instrument Cluster Display — 14Trip Computer — 3Head-Up Display (If Equipped) — 1Remote Start — 5Climate Control — 7Cabin Air Quality — 1Front Seats — 5Rear Seats — 1Rear Seat Reminder — 1Memory Function — 1Garage Door Opener — 7USB Ports — 3Power Point - Vehicles With: 12V Outlet — 1Wireless Accessory Charger — 1Storage — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 9Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information — 6Auto Start-Stop — 1Fuel and Refueling — 10Catalytic Converter — 1High-Voltage Battery — 1Charging Your Vehicle – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) — 7Automatic Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Electric parking brake — 1Hill Start Assist — 1Auto Hold — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Steering — 1Park Aid — 7Rearview Camera — 1Active Park Assist — 5Cruise Control — 1Adaptive Cruise Control — 10Drive Mode Control — 5Lane Keeping System — 6Blind Spot Information System — 5Cross-Traffic Alert — 5Pre-Collision Assist — 9Driver Alert — 4Traffic Sign Recognition — 4Loading — 6Cargo Area — 1Trailer Hitch Connection — 3Towing a Trailer — 4Trailer Sway Control — 1Driving Tips — 4Breakdown and Emergency Information — 7Towing Your Vehicle — 4Fuses — 4Maintenance — 14Vehicle Care — 5Body Styling Kits — 1Storing Your Vehicle — 1Wheels and Tires Information — 6Tire Care — 4Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit — 8Tire Pressure Monitoring System — 4Road Wheel Replacement — 1Capacities and Specifications — 16Vehicle Identification — 1Connected Vehicle — 4Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 8SYNC™ (if equipped) — 9SYNC™ 3 (if equipped) — 41Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 4Customer Information — 23Appendices — 3
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Opening the Liftgate From Inside the Vehicle

Ford Escape. Opening the LiftgateWith the transmission in Park (P), press the button on the instrument panel.

Opening the Liftgate From Outside the Vehicle

  1. Unlock the liftgate using the remote control or the power liftgate unlock control. If the passive key is within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you press the liftgate open button.
    Ford Escape. Opening the Liftgate
  2. Press and release the power liftgate control button.

Turning the Power Liftgate On and Off

You can turn the power liftgate on or off through the vehicle settings on your touchscreen.

  1. Press Settings.
  2. Press Vehicle Settings.
  3. Press Power Liftgate.
  4. Select your option.

When off, only the liftgate unlocks and it will not open or close.

Opening the Liftgate Using the Remote Control

Ford Escape. Opening the LiftgatePress the button twice within three seconds.

Hands-Free Liftgate Opening (if equipped)

Make sure you have the intelligent key within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.

  1. Stand behind your vehicle facing the liftgate.
  2. Move your foot in one quick motion, without pausing, under and out of the rear bumper detection zone.
    Ford Escape. Opening the Liftgate
  3. The liftgate opens.

Avoid the following actions when using the Hands-Free Opening feature:

  • Physical contact with the bumper.
  • Keeping your foot under the bumper.
  • Swinging your foot from side to side, or kicking at an unusual angle.

Detection Zones

Vehicles without a trailer hitch

Ford Escape. Opening the Liftgate

The detection zone is in the center of the rear bumper.

Vehicles with a trailer hitch

Ford Escape. Opening the Liftgate

The detection zone is on the left and right sides of the hitch, between the exhaust and the hitch.

Test yourself

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