my 2012 escape rear hatch wont release when button is pused but glass will

Asked by shelly6912 Feb 22, 2017 at 08:26 AM about the 2012 Ford Escape Limited AWD

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Sometimes the lock becomes stuck with no lubricant or possibly not aligning correctly. See if you can get it open and spray WD 40 clean it with a dry rag and apply lock/latch lubrication.

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