Body and Paint

General Procedures - Liftgate Latch Manual Release

4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Flat-blade screwdriver
Interior trim removal tool

Activation

  1. Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
    Use common shop equipment: interior trim remover.
  2. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening and press the release pin.
    Use common shop equipment: flat-bladed screwdriver.
  3. Insert a 3.5 mm flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening, 10 mm deep, into the right side of the slot.
    Use common shop equipment: flat-bladed screwdriver.
  4. Insert a 3.5 mm flat-blade screwdriver through the 5 mm access cover hole to the left of the slot. Release the liftgate latch and open the liftgate.
    Use common equipment: flat-blade screwdriver.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Explorer quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.