Ford Escape Owner's Manual page 62

1. Make sure you have an intelligent
access transmitter within 3 feet (1
meter) of the liftgate.
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2. Raise and lower your leg, moving your
foot toward and under, then away
from, the rear bumper (similar to a
kicking motion).The liftgate will power
open or close.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system s obstacle
detection feature and stops the power
operation.
Note: Splashing water may cause the
hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the
intelligent access transmitter away from the
rear bumper detection area while washing
your car.
To open with the outside liftgate
control button:
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control.
If the intelligent access transmitter (if
equipped) is within 3 feet (1 meter) of
the liftgate, the liftgate will unlock
when you press the liftgate release
button.
Locks
2
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2. Press the control button located in the
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate after pressing the control. Manually
pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate
the system s obstacle detection feature and
stops the power operation.
To close with the control on the
liftgate: Press and release the button.
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top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.
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WARNING
Keep clear of the liftgate when
activating the rear switch.