Hi All, NO NEED to even open the boot and pull off the inside panel. Use the plastic tool and slip behind top of the brake light from the outside where the clips are and it pops out. It took me seconds, I did keep and use the clip where the washer hose is as the old one had a cut-out that clears the hose. Good on you though fella as watching your video helped a great deal.
Glad you were able to get in there and get the part replaced without too much destruction! I had hear of others pulling from the outside and had seen some damage to the surrounding paint and metal. Glad it worked out and thanks for taking the time to share your success!
Great video! Wish I had it like 4 months ago! I did notice when putting on the large panel that previous mechanics had not been careful about putting this back on. There was some damage to the plastics which cause some fitment issues.
Hey thanks a lot, Brian! Sorry for the delay in response- yeah those tabs/snaps can be tricky and once they bend and fatigue badly once, it's hard to get them straight again... slow and steady, right? :) Hope all is well on your end and thanks for subscribing to the channel! Please give a shout if there's anything you'd like to see that we don't have a video for yet- we'll do our best :)
Oh truly though- we can do it if we know where to look! Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment- sorry for the delay and appreciate you checking out the channel!
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews well now you ask… how about the lower rear fogs? Fitting a dual cam dash cam including running all the cables and wiring it in 😉 someone told me I’d need ferrous rings because the cable from rear to front interferes with the DAB
Sorry for the delay in response here @chargeman! Glad you were able to put it to good use and hope it went smoothly! I really appreciate the subscription as well! Please let us know if you have any other questions or if we can help at all. Have a great day
I have a great how to ideas video, how about how to realign the tailgate on the left side thanks to the power lift mechanism getting it out of alignment. You know, something that Ford should fix as a recall. Always a fan of your material! Peace , John
Hah! Thanks John- yeah, I unfortunately can't help much there for the moment- my SE doesn't have the auto lift gate :/ So you're saying the power of the lift mechanism misaligns the gate?
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews in my case yes, and in agreement on some of the forums. Drop me an email and I can send you some photos. 3lazygreys@gmail.com I think there was also a TSB on it.
@@johnhutchison9782 I've noticed the same issue with mine. The tailgate seems to favor the left side with some gaps on the right. I frequently need to open and shut the tailgate because it is not completing the latch. Very frustrating. Sometimes I just get out of the car and gently push the left bottom edge to complete the latching process. I'm wondering if the re-alignment fixes this particular issue?
Oh very cool- I knew there were some similarities between the Escape and C-Max but I didn't know that. Thanks for pointing that out Derek and please let us know if there's anything else we can help with!
Thanks for the feedback! I'm so glad they are helpful- please give a shout if there's anything you need- hopefully we can help :) Appreciate you subscribing!
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews the entire metal latch that holds the hood down. My hood ajar message turns on and off while I'm driving. I think the sensor is bad.
great video ..... you have the opportunity to tell me I have a video of how to disassemble the headlight of a ford escape 2020 for the replacement of the reverse lamp and indicators .... thanks
Hi Paul! Thanks a lot for the feedback and encouragement! The bulb size is BOSCH 921 (or similar) - it's pretty cheap if you want to get it from Amazon here: amzn.to/34aZnMN The other parts for this video are also linked in the video description as well- hope this is helpful and have a great one!
Hello there, thank you for sharing such a great video. I have 2013 escape and wanna install reverse camera. I need to find out which one is positive wire of the reverse lamp. Do you know how to identify positive wire of the reverse lamp? Thank you
there should be 2 wires going to the bulb, I cant see them in the video, but a black wire is normally the negative (ground) wire so the other should be the positive wire.
Hi Eugene! I haven't had personal experience with that one as my SE in the video is manual lift, but I did hear from another driver who said their trim piece could lift un in the same way, but they had to be careful around the actuator and I don't believe their trim could be lifted away- I think they left it loose, but around where the actuator secured to the hatch body. Have you tried this? Please let me know how it goes!
Hey Rapp! Thanks for your question and sorry for the delay in response- I've been looking into it and it's pretty tricky hah...even moreso with the spoiler that I added, so that was unexpected... anyhow, I'll keep trying to figure out a quick and easy way to do it-when I do, I'll let you know- thanks so much for subscribing to the channel!
Hey @rapp thank you- I actually found a good way to do it this afternoon. Recorded some steps for a how to video and will be posting in the next 24 hours:)
Remove unit. Heat gun to separate outter edges but a dremel will be needed to cut the thick inner edge . Clean inside. Silicone seal it closed. Reinstall.
Hey there and sorry for the delay in response- do you mind sharing a few more details please? Perhaps it was an autocorrect, but can you please elaborate on what your "Tutsi" could be in relation to the vehicle? I could possibly make a recommendation after that :)
@@kingsoljah109 So basically the computers in your car are detecting a certain amount of load in your lamp assemblies per bulb to know if they're working or not. The LEDs you put in may flicker or shut off because the computer isn't seeing the resistance or load it is used to. If you are having LEDs flashing or flickering or getting the fault code for that, you could do 3 things really: 1. Go to the seller of the bulbs and ask for a "decoder" (pulse modulator/capacitor or resistance based) for the bulbs to balance out the signal and stabilize it so your car's computer can see it and think it is the normal bulb, 2. Get new LED bulbs that are proven to work with Escape without needing encoders, or 3... which is no fun really... but you could just go back to stock of course :/
ford are wankers. make it so hard to change bulbs on these cars. to do the front headlights you have to remove the whole thing why not just make an access panel.
Hey there Joseph- sorry there may have been something you saw that was off- can you please let me know what you're referring to or suggest am improvement? Were you trying for the bulb? And what year and trim is your Escape?:Thanks for taking the time to comment and leave feedback
Thanks for keeping it simple, and quick.
Worked exactly as instructed, Thanks a lot!!!
Hi All,
NO NEED to even open the boot and pull off the inside panel.
Use the plastic tool and slip behind top of the brake light from the outside where the clips are and it pops out. It took me seconds, I did keep and use the clip where the washer hose is as the old one had a cut-out that clears the hose.
Good on you though fella as watching your video helped a great deal.
Glad you were able to get in there and get the part replaced without too much destruction! I had hear of others pulling from the outside and had seen some damage to the surrounding paint and metal. Glad it worked out and thanks for taking the time to share your success!
Great video! Wish I had it like 4 months ago! I did notice when putting on the large panel that previous mechanics had not been careful about putting this back on. There was some damage to the plastics which cause some fitment issues.
Hey thanks a lot, Brian! Sorry for the delay in response- yeah those tabs/snaps can be tricky and once they bend and fatigue badly once, it's hard to get them straight again... slow and steady, right? :) Hope all is well on your end and thanks for subscribing to the channel! Please give a shout if there's anything you'd like to see that we don't have a video for yet- we'll do our best :)
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews No worries! In the last month did PTU fluid, Transmission fluid, and Sync2 to Sync3 replacement (really digging v3.4)
Wow! Awesome! The youtube videos are so very helpful. Makes you realize how "not helpless" you are.👍
Oh truly though- we can do it if we know where to look! Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment- sorry for the delay and appreciate you checking out the channel!
This video was very helpful, and I just want to say a big thank you!
thanks, noticed my LED version was a dead. Swapped out for a salvage one. Worked a treat
Thanks for this video… it’ll be a great help for many reasons 👍🏼
Awesome Darren- glad you can use it! Give a shout if you need anything we don't have posted and hopefully we can help with it!
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews well now you ask… how about the lower rear fogs? Fitting a dual cam dash cam including running all the cables and wiring it in 😉 someone told me I’d need ferrous rings because the cable from rear to front interferes with the DAB
Perfect, thanks!
Thank you sir. Very helpful
Sorry for the delay in response here @chargeman! Glad you were able to put it to good use and hope it went smoothly! I really appreciate the subscription as well! Please let us know if you have any other questions or if we can help at all. Have a great day
I have a great how to ideas video, how about how to realign the tailgate on the left side thanks to the power lift mechanism getting it out of alignment. You know, something that Ford should fix as a recall. Always a fan of your material! Peace , John
Hah! Thanks John- yeah, I unfortunately can't help much there for the moment- my SE doesn't have the auto lift gate :/ So you're saying the power of the lift mechanism misaligns the gate?
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews in my case yes, and in agreement on some of the forums. Drop me an email and I can send you some photos. 3lazygreys@gmail.com I think there was also a TSB on it.
@@johnhutchison9782 I've noticed the same issue with mine. The tailgate seems to favor the left side with some gaps on the right. I frequently need to open and shut the tailgate because it is not completing the latch. Very frustrating. Sometimes I just get out of the car and gently push the left bottom edge to complete the latching process. I'm wondering if the re-alignment fixes this particular issue?
Awesome thanks for sharing, following general steps for mitsubishi outlander
you have to be kidding me! what a pain in the a**. This is going to take me like 2 hours to do!
Good insight for the Cmax too. I think one can access the housing stud to free it without the trim removal. Thanks!
Oh very cool- I knew there were some similarities between the Escape and C-Max but I didn't know that. Thanks for pointing that out Derek and please let us know if there's anything else we can help with!
Thanks for making these videos. It helps me out a lot.
Thanks for the feedback! I'm so glad they are helpful- please give a shout if there's anything you need- hopefully we can help :) Appreciate you subscribing!
Thank you very helpful
Glad you could find use for it, Chris! Thanks for checking out the channel!
Thanks!! Great video!
perfect thanks..here in ireland this is known as a ford kuga.
Glad it was helpful! Yeah they have their slight differences but I like that you guys can get it in a manual transmission!
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 6 speed 2.0 diesel and i think theres a 1.6 petrol version also.
Thanks
Of course- hope it was helpful and thanks for taking the time to say something :)
Very good!
Thanks so much 🙏
1:54 on my 2016 escape the nut is actually 10mm
Could you make a video on replacing the hood latch for 2015 Ford Escape? Love your channel!!!
Hi Amber! What about the latch needs replacing on yours? The plastic lever? Pull Cable? Handle inside the cabin in the footwell?
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews the entire metal latch that holds the hood down. My hood ajar message turns on and off while I'm driving. I think the sensor is bad.
@@amberact390 oh shoot alright. I'll take a look
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews thank you!!
Hmm....mine has two bulbs inside. AND a 10mm nut, not 8. 🤔
Thanks !!!!
great video ..... you have the opportunity to tell me I have a video of how to disassemble the headlight of a ford escape 2020 for the replacement of the reverse lamp and indicators .... thanks
Hi Giancarlo- I apologize I do not have access to a 2020 Escape to make that demo video- just my 13. Sorry man- I wish I could help more!
Hi, what kind of bulb/size do i need if i need to replace it. Great video! Thanks
Hi Paul! Thanks a lot for the feedback and encouragement! The bulb size is BOSCH 921 (or similar) - it's pretty cheap if you want to get it from Amazon here: amzn.to/34aZnMN
The other parts for this video are also linked in the video description as well- hope this is helpful and have a great one!
How To Escape: DIY, Tips, and Reviews thank you! ☺️
should give the bulb number also. i mean i can look it up. but if your mentioning it in video i would have said the bulb number 921 ;)
You are correct! Its in the description!
Good show. Wish you had taken the time to also show how to remove / service the outer light unit as well.
Thanks for the feedback- I can do that one as well soon
The middle where it have that hump is there click in it or no?
how do you replace a inner tail light assembly for a 2020 ford escape thank you
Hello there, thank you for sharing such a great video. I have 2013 escape and wanna install reverse camera. I need to find out which one is positive wire of the reverse lamp. Do you know how to identify positive wire of the reverse lamp? Thank you
there should be 2 wires going to the bulb, I cant see them in the video, but a black wire is normally the negative (ground) wire so the other should be the positive wire.
i'm adding a reversing camera on my 2013 escape, can you tell me which wire the reversing light + and ground is? thnks
Hey sorry for the delay in this- did you find the info you were looking for ?
Great answer…
Question how to remove inner trim with power boot
Hi Eugene! I haven't had personal experience with that one as my SE in the video is manual lift, but I did hear from another driver who said their trim piece could lift un in the same way, but they had to be careful around the actuator and I don't believe their trim could be lifted away- I think they left it loose, but around where the actuator secured to the hatch body. Have you tried this? Please let me know how it goes!
How would I replace the backup bulb that's on the tailgate?
Hi Kyle, this video is for that white reverse bulb exactly- please check out the video and let me know if it's not what you're looking for. Thanks!
How about a 3rd brake lights replacement video?
Hey Rapp! Thanks for your question and sorry for the delay in response- I've been looking into it and it's pretty tricky hah...even moreso with the spoiler that I added, so that was unexpected... anyhow, I'll keep trying to figure out a quick and easy way to do it-when I do, I'll let you know- thanks so much for subscribing to the channel!
How To Escape: DIY, Tips, and Reviews I appreciate your videos! Keep them up!
Hey @rapp thank you- I actually found a good way to do it this afternoon. Recorded some steps for a how to video and will be posting in the next 24 hours:)
How To Escape: DIY, Tips, and Reviews awesome!! Appreciate it!
@@richhunter515 thanks a lot! Here's the third brake light vid- just uploaded it! th-cam.com/video/veWwigErzdY/w-d-xo.html
All four light units in my 2017 Ford Escape are filling up with water. Is there is way to repair to keep the water out?
Remove unit. Heat gun to separate outter edges but a dremel will be needed to cut the thick inner edge . Clean inside. Silicone seal it closed. Reinstall.
My Tutsi went out in my 2013 SE 1.6. Can I do that myself?
Hey there and sorry for the delay in response- do you mind sharing a few more details please? Perhaps it was an autocorrect, but can you please elaborate on what your "Tutsi" could be in relation to the vehicle? I could possibly make a recommendation after that :)
What size torx driver tool did you use to remove the 2 screws on the handle?
Depending on the year model, it can vary. If you screws are torx bits, they should be T20
You know it's possible to remove just the dark trim. It slides in and out of upper trim
What do you do if you changed bulbs and get a brake light fault
Did you swap the bulbs out with LEDs or did you replace them with the same factory style halogen bulb?
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews yeah i did
@@kingsoljah109 So basically the computers in your car are detecting a certain amount of load in your lamp assemblies per bulb to know if they're working or not. The LEDs you put in may flicker or shut off because the computer isn't seeing the resistance or load it is used to. If you are having LEDs flashing or flickering or getting the fault code for that, you could do 3 things really: 1. Go to the seller of the bulbs and ask for a "decoder" (pulse modulator/capacitor or resistance based) for the bulbs to balance out the signal and stabilize it so your car's computer can see it and think it is the normal bulb, 2. Get new LED bulbs that are proven to work with Escape without needing encoders, or 3... which is no fun really... but you could just go back to stock of course :/
Appreciate it
Until today i was thinking its just a design and there is not light inside that...
Hah! It would seem that way wouldn't it! Did your bulb go out or did you just stumble on the video?
Dose this work with the 2017?
Also, never touch bulbs with your fingers
What fuse location is this
#76
Under dash
Found it
ford are wankers. make it so hard to change bulbs on these cars. to do the front headlights you have to remove the whole thing why not just make an access panel.
You're teaching us wrong.
Hey there Joseph- sorry there may have been something you saw that was off- can you please let me know what you're referring to or suggest am improvement? Were you trying for the bulb? And what year and trim is your Escape?:Thanks for taking the time to comment and leave feedback
thanls