Ford Explorer: Body Closures / Description and Operation - Body Closures - Overview

Ford Explorer 2020-2023 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Body Closures / Description and Operation - Body Closures - Overview

Overview

The power liftgate feature allows power opening and closing of the liftgate using any of the following methods:

The front power liftgate switch (located on the instrument panel).
The rear interior power liftgate switch (located on the bottom of the liftgate trim panel) (close only).
The liftgate release switch (located in upper portion of the liftgate handle cavity).
The power liftgate hands-free feature (if equipped).
The liftgate button on a RKE transmitter.

Description and Operation - Body Closures - Component Location

Description and Operation - Body Closures - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation System Diagram Item Description 1 RGTM 2 Front Power Liftgate Switch 3 Exterior Liftgate Release Switch 4 Anti-Pinch Switches 5 BCM ..

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