How to remove the A/C switch and dashboard center trim panel on Ford Escape?

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Remove the dashboard center trim panel. Remove the A/C switch retaining screws. On 2007 and earlier models, disconnect the temperature blend door control cables, the blower motor switch, and the temperature control switch connectors. On later models, disconnect the wiring harness. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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- Other Name: Control; Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Replaces: CJ5Z-19980-C
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: 5M6Z-19980-AA
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- Other Name: Control; Housing, Switch Housing
- Manufacturer Note: Air Conditioning Control Panel
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2005-2007 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Switch Assembly
Part Number: 1L2Z-19986-AA
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- Other Name: Switch Assy
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2007 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Control
Part Number: LJ6Z-19980-W
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- Other Name: Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Replaces: CCM-459, LJ6Z-19980-P
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- 2020-2021 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Control
Part Number: LJ6Z-19980-X
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- Other Name: Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Replaces: CCM-433, LJ6Z-19980-K
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Heater Control Assembly
Part Number: CJ5Z-19980-C
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control
- Replaced by: CJ5Z-19980-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: GJ5Z-19980-T
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control
- Replaces: CCM-285, CCM-148, CCM-286, GJ5Z-19980-P, GJ5Z-19980-Q, GJ5Z-19980-EA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: GJ5Z-19980-EA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control
- Replaced by: GJ5Z-19980-T
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: GJ5Z-19980-Q
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: CONTROL
- Replaced by: GJ5Z-19980-T
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: GJ5Z-19980-P
$301.42 MSRP: $518.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: CONTROL
- Replaced by: GJ5Z-19980-T
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: CJ5Z-19980-F
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control
- Replaced by: CJ5Z-19980-P
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2016 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: CJ5Z-19980-D
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control
- Replaced by: CJ5Z-19980-P
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2015 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: GJ5Z-19980-V
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control; Heater Control
- Replaces: CCM-287, GJ5Z-19980-R, CCM-288, GJ5Z-19980-CH
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: AL8Z-19980-G
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- Other Name: Control; Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Replaces: AL8Z-19980-E, AL8Z-19980-C, 8L8Z-19980-Q, 9L8Z-19980-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Control
Part Number: LJ6Z-19980-N
$286.54 MSRP: $468.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2025 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Part Number: LJ6Z-19980-V
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Replaces: CCM-420, LJ6Z-19980-GB, LJ6Z-19980-M, CCM-457
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Part Number: NJ6Z-19980-G
$299.56 MSRP: $482.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Heater Control Assembly
Part Number: GJ5Z-19980-D
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control; Heater Control
- Replaces: CCM-97, GJ5Z-19980-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Heater Control Assembly
Part Number: CJ5Z-19980-P
$169.86 MSRP: $270.91
You Save: $101.05 (38%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control; Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Replaces: CJ5Z-19980-B, CJ5Z-19980-D, CJ5Z-19980-F, CCM-35
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2016 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Heater Control Assembly
Part Number: CJ5Z-19980-B
$169.86 MSRP: $270.91
You Save: $101.05 (38%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control
- Replaced by: CJ5Z-19980-P
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

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Ford Escape A/C Switch

The Ford Escape A/C Switch lets drivers instantly command the cabin climate, acting as the on off gateway that wakes the cooling or heating hardware. Housed on the dash beside the climate control module, this A/C Switch sends an electrical signal through relays, telling compressors, blower motors, and blend doors when to start or stop so fuel and energy are not wasted. Early Escape cabins applied a simple dial style A/C Switch paired with three or four fixed fan speeds, while later Ford designers replaced it with sleeker push button panels or integrated touch pads that tie into automatic temperature control. In those newer setups, the Escape A/C Switch talks to a power module that can vary blower speed almost infinitely, combining sensor data with the desired setting to maintain a steady interior temperature whether it is scorching or freezing outside. Today owners appreciate that every Ford Escape A/C Switch shares the same goal, clear communication that keeps occupants comfortable and prevents the system from running nonstop, delivering confidence to modern Ford drivers.

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Ford Escape A/C Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Switch Assembly
1L2Z-19986-AA
Q: How to remove the A/C switch and dashboard center trim panel on Ford Escape?
A:
Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Remove the dashboard center trim panel. Remove the A/C switch retaining screws. On 2007 and earlier models, disconnect the temperature blend door control cables, the blower motor switch, and the temperature control switch connectors. On later models, disconnect the wiring harness. Installation is the reverse of removal.