How to remove and replace door handles,Door Lock Cylinder and door latch assemblies on Ford Escape?

Exercise caution and wear gloves when removing and replacing door handles and latch assemblies. For 2007 and earlier models, raise the window, remove the door trim panel and watershield. Inside the door, remove the latch assembly screw and handle cover. Slide the handle towards the rear, remove insulators, and release the clip to move the interior handle aside. Then, remove latch screws and disconnect the electrical connector. Slide the latch assembly towards the front, remove the anti-theft guard, and disconnect the exterior handle rod. Installation is the reverse. For rear handles and latch assembly, remove the electrical connector, glass top run bolts, and separate the run from the door. Remove handle screws, cover, and slide the handle towards the rear. Inside, remove the screw and loosen the control assembly. Disconnect the actuating rod, remove latch screws, and remove the rear latch. Release the conduit and disconnect the interior handle cable. Remove the handle assembly by prying the clips and separating it from the door. Installation is the reverse. For 2008 and later models, the process differs slightly with additional steps, but caution and attention to detail remain essential.

How to maintenance the hinge,lock and latch on Ford Escape?

After every 3000 miles or three months, the hinges and latch assemblies of the doors, bonnet and boot (boot) need to be lubricated with a few drops of light oil or lock lubricant. For the latch strikers, they must also contain a little grease in order to prevent wear and tear and also provide smooth movements. The door locks as well as trunk (or liftgate likewise) can be sprayed with graphite lubricant to ease movement.

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Ford Escape Latch
Part Number: CP9Z-5421812-A
$62.05 MSRP: $171.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock Actuator
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: BF6Z-5421812-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Latch
Part Number: BL8Z-7821812-B
$205.80 MSRP: $377.97
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly, Lock Actuator
- Manufacturer Note: Includes Door Ajar Switch
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 9L8Z-7821812-A, BL8Z-7821812-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Latch
Part Number: 5L8Z-7821813-B
$273.51 MSRP: $502.30
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Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 6L8Z-7821813-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: FA1Z-7443150-B
$165.68 MSRP: $242.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Latch, Latch Assembly, Lock, Lock Actuator
- Replaces: DS7Z-7443150-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Clip - Link
Part Number: E83Z-5421952-B
$3.73 MSRP: $5.32
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Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Replaces: 1L3Z-16219A64-CA, 1L3Z-16219A64-CB, 1L3Z-16219A65-CA, 3F2Z-16219A65-BA, 3F2Z-16219A65-A, 3F2Z-16219A65-CA, 4C2Z-15219A64-BAB, 3F2Z-16219A64-CA, 3F2Z-16219A64-DAB, 5C5Z-78219A65-AB, 5F2Z-17219A64-CB, 6F2Z-17219A64-EA, 5F2Z-17219A64-AA, 1L3Z-16219A65-B, 1L3Z-16219A65-CB, 6F2Z-17219A64-BAA, 6C2Z-15219A64-BA, 6F2Z-17219A65-DA, 6F2Z-17219A64-FA, 6F2Z-17219A64-AAA, 1L3Z-16219A64-B, F68Z-16219A65-BA, F65Z-18264A36-A, YF2Z-16219A65-AAB, XF2Z-16219A65-FB, XF2Z-16219A64-CAA, 3F2Z-16219A65-CAB, YF2Z-16219A64-AAB, 3F2Z-16219A64-A, 3F2Z-16219A64-BA, 3F2Z-16219A65-BAC, 6F2Z-17219A65-AAA, 6F2Z-17219A64-CAA, 6F2Z-17219A64-DA, 5F2Z-17219A65-AB, 5F2Z-17219A65-AA, 5C5Z-78219A65-AC, 6F2Z-17219A65-BAA, 6F2Z-17219A65-CA, XF2Z-16219A65-FA, 3F2Z-16219A64-DA, 3F2Z-16219A64-DAA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2007 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: GJ5Z-7443150-B
$164.78 MSRP: $240.90
You Save: $76.12 (32%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Asy - Tailgate; Latch, Lock Actuator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: FA1Z-7443150-C
$68.63 MSRP: $100.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Asy - Tailgate; Latch, Lock, Lock Actuator
- Replaces: FA1Z-7443150-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: GJ5Z-7443150-A
$68.70 MSRP: $100.43
You Save: $31.73 (32%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Latch, Lock Actuator
- Replaces: GJ5Z-7843150-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Clip
Part Number: XR8Z-65219A24-AA
$10.54 MSRP: $15.02
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Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Latch
Part Number: CP9Z-5421813-A
$84.90 MSRP: $124.12
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock Actuator
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: EJ7Z-5821813-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape LATCH
Part Number: LJ6Z-78264A27-L
$202.65 MSRP: $385.97
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly, Lock Actuator
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: PJ6Z-78264A27-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Latch
Part Number: 6L8Z-7821813-B
$273.51 MSRP: $502.30
You Save: $228.79 (46%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly, Lock
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 5L8Z-7821813-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Latch
Part Number: 2W4Z-5421813-CA
$103.88 MSRP: $151.87
You Save: $47.99 (32%)
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Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 4W4Z-5421813-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Latch
Part Number: 9L8Z-7821812-A
$205.80 MSRP: $377.97
You Save: $172.17 (46%)
Ships in 1-2 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Includes Door Ajar Switch
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: BL8Z-7821812-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Latch
Part Number: BL8Z-7821812-A
$205.80 MSRP: $377.97
You Save: $172.17 (46%)
Ships in 1-2 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Includes Door Ajar Switch
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: BL8Z-7821812-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape LATCH
Part Number: LJ6Z-78264A26-M
$260.13 MSRP: $383.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: PJ6Z-78264A26-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: EJ5Z-7843150-B
$228.01 MSRP: $336.30
You Save: $108.29 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Latch, Lock Actuator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2016 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Latch
Part Number: 6L8Z-7821812-B
$297.02 MSRP: $442.00
You Save: $144.98 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly, Lock
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 5L8Z-7821812-B, 5L8Z-7821812-HB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Latch
Part Number: 9L8Z-7821813-A
$254.06 MSRP: $378.07
You Save: $124.01 (33%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Includes Door Ajar Switch
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: BL8Z-7821813-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Latch
Part Number: 2W4Z-5421812-DA
$156.90 MSRP: $229.38
You Save: $72.48 (32%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 4W4Z-5421812-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)

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Ford Escape Door Latch Assembly

Ford Escape vehicles contain the Door Latch Assembly which has a significant role in the security and operation of the doors of the car. This mechanism is intended to safely shut the door to avoid intruders from gaining access from the outside to the inside of the car. This component may come in several forms such as manual or electrical operating or may even be single or master control type, with or without having child locks. Although they are designed as permanent parts of the car, the car door latch assembly may need replacement eventually second to problems like broken outer door handles, stubborn latches, or hard to manipulate door lock buttons. The Door Latch Assembly of this vehicle requires proper servicing and replacement if it is worn out and/ or damaged commonly used components.

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Ford Escape Door Latch Assembly Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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8L8Z-7821813-A
Q: How to remove and replace door handles,Door Lock Cylinder and door latch assemblies on Ford Escape?
A: Exercise caution and wear gloves when removing and replacing door handles and latch assemblies. For 2007 and earlier models, raise the window, remove the door trim panel and watershield. Inside the door, remove the latch assembly screw and handle cover. Slide the handle towards the rear, remove insulators, and release the clip to move the interior handle aside. Then, remove latch screws and disconnect the electrical connector. Slide the latch assembly towards the front, remove the anti-theft guard, and disconnect the exterior handle rod. Installation is the reverse. For rear handles and latch assembly, remove the electrical connector, glass top run bolts, and separate the run from the door. Remove handle screws, cover, and slide the handle towards the rear. Inside, remove the screw and loosen the control assembly. Disconnect the actuating rod, remove latch screws, and remove the rear latch. Release the conduit and disconnect the interior handle cable. Remove the handle assembly by prying the clips and separating it from the door. Installation is the reverse. For 2008 and later models, the process differs slightly with additional steps, but caution and attention to detail remain essential.
Latch
BL8Z-7821812-B
Q: How to maintenance the hinge,lock and latch on Ford Escape?
A: After every 3000 miles or three months, the hinges and latch assemblies of the doors, bonnet and boot (boot) need to be lubricated with a few drops of light oil or lock lubricant. For the latch strikers, they must also contain a little grease in order to prevent wear and tear and also provide smooth movements. The door locks as well as trunk (or liftgate likewise) can be sprayed with graphite lubricant to ease movement.