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How to Open the Hood of a Ford Escape with a Dead Remote?

Model: Ford Escape - Years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Body

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The video shows how to open the hood of a 2018 Ford Escape when the battery is dead, thus unable to use the remote. The procedure is very simple and mechanical: first, position yourself on the driver's side and locate the hood release lever, then pull it to release the hood.

At this point, move to the front of the vehicle: under the edge of the hood, there is a small yellow safety handle. Push it while simultaneously lifting the hood, which will open completely.

The video emphasizes that this operation works even with a completely dead battery because the system is entirely mechanical and does not require electrical power.


Posted on 26 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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