Hi. The liftgate to my 2012 Ford Escape has stopped worki...
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Chris (aka- Moose)
391 days ago
Welcome to Just Answer I'm Chris aka Moose, I'm sorry you are having problems with your Escape. I will do my best to help you get this resolved. If I happen to be helping another or step away during our communication, please know I will follow up as soon as I am back available/online. I try to be online for about 10+ hours a day, midday and late-night shift.
The latch jaws are not spring-loaded to open. The smashed weather seal helps to push the jaws open when the latch is released. Use a screwdriver in the latch to pull the jaws open while commanding the glass to open. This should open the jaws so they can lock onto the striker on the liftgate.
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Chris (aka- Moose)
391 days ago
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Customer
391 days ago
Thank you. It did help. I appreciate it so much!!!
Chris (aka- Moose)
391 days ago
Glad to help
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