Ford ESCAPE 2021 Owner's Manual page 84

Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
Switching the Power Liftgate On
or Off
You can switch 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 switched off, the liftgate only
unlatches and will not power open or close.
Opening the Liftgate Using the
Remote Control
Press the button twice within
three seconds.
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Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
Opening the Hands-Free Liftgate
(If Equipped)
Make sure you have the passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.
1. Stand behind your vehicle, and face the
liftgate.
2. Move your foot, in a single-kick motion,
without pausing, under and away from
the rear bumper detection area.
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3. The liftgate opens.
Avoid the following actions when using the
hands-free opening feature:
• Making physical contact with the
bumper.
• Holding your foot under the bumper.
• Sweeping your foot from side to side,
or kicking at an odd angle.
Detection Zones
Vehicles Without a Trailer Hitch
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The detection area is in the center of the
rear bumper.
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