Ford Explorer: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / General Procedures - Liftgate Latch Manual Release

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / General Procedures - Liftgate Latch Manual Release

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Interior Trim Remover

Activation

  1. Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
  1. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening and depress the cinch release button.
    Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
  1. Insert a 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 10 mm deep into the RH side of the slot.
    Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
  1. Slide the 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 5 mm to the LH side of the slot. Releasing the liftgate latch and opening the liftgate.
    Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

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