Ford Explorer: Body Closures / General Procedures

Initialization

1
Disconnect the battery or remove the RGTM fuse(s).
REFER TO: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
2
NOTE
Before entering the initialization mode, disconnect the battery power from the RGTM for 20 seconds.
Wait 20 seconds and reconnect the battery or reinstall the RGTM fuse(s).
REFER TO: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
3
If the liftgate is not yet in the fully closed position, manually close and fully latch the power liftgate.
4
NOTE
If equipped, make sure the power liftgate system is enabled in the message center before performing this step.
If the power liftgate does not open during this step, refer to the symptom chart to diagnose the inoperative liftgate power.
Open the liftgate using the programmed RKE transmitter or the front control switch.
5
After the liftgate is fully open, close it using the programmed RKE transmitter or the front control switch of the power liftgate.
6
Perform the RGTM self-test.