In this video I go over what is becoming more and more of an issue with this generation of Escapes due to the poor lift gate glass seal leaking rain water into the latch and electronics in the lift gate. I go over the cause, how to gain access, diagnosis, and of course repair.

 

Here are the latest part numbers as many have requested-
Latest Liftgate Glass Weatherstrip ALL Years- BL8Z-7842084-C
Latest Latch and Actuator Assembly 2008- 8L8Z-7843150-B
Latest Latch and Actuator Assembly 2009-2012- 9L8Z-7843150-B

 

Did not watch video, I have done this , one important Thing I learned is you need to unplug the battery then do it , and attch battery. I installed replacement truck latch , but did not work. Then I read about how you have to teach the computer to acknowledge new part, sounded stupid, but it worked, trunk works like new with key fob. Hope this helps.

 

You should not have to do this no but if it worked for you then great.