One problem related to tailgate latch has been reported for the 2001 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2001 Escape.
2001 Ford Escape tailgate will not unlock. Tried 2 different key faubs and tried unlock from the driver door. There is no place to unlock with a key, there is no place to open from inside the cargo area. I checked the owners manual for a location of a manual release and there is none. I called Ford motor customer support and they searched the database for a manual release and could not locate any information. This appears to be a serious safety concern if you were in an accident or situation that warranted exiting the vehicle from the back.
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