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

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 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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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Liftgate Anti-Pinch Switch

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L

WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. When changing the engine air filter, do not allow debris or foreign material to enter the air induction system...