Ford Explorer Quiz
Liftgate

Power Liftgate

In this manual: Liftgate
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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The power liftgate operates only when the transmission is in Park (P).

If there is a problem with the open or close request, a chime sounds for one of the following reasons:

  • The ignition is on and the transmission is not in Park (P).
  • The battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage.
  • The liftgate is not fully closed and the vehicle speed is 3 mph (5 km/h) or higher (5 km/h).

If the liftgate begins to close after it has fully opened, there may be excessive load on the power liftgate or a possible strut failure. A repeated chime sounds, and the liftgate closes automatically. If the liftgate continues to close after opening, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer. Remove any excess weight from the power liftgate.

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