Ford Explorer: Power Liftgate / Obstacle Detection

Ford Explorer 2020-2023 Owners Manual / Liftgate / Power Liftgate / Obstacle Detection

Note: Entering your vehicle while the liftgate is closing can cause your vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, let the power liftgate close completely before you enter your vehicle. Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message or warning indicator. Failure to do this could result in unintentionally leaving the liftgate open while driving.

When Closing

The system stops when it detects an obstacle. A tone sounds and the system reverses to open. Once you remove the obstacle, you can power close the liftgate.

When Opening

The system stops when it detects an obstacle and a tone sounds. Once you remove the obstacle, you can continue to operate the liftgate.

Switching the Power Liftgate On or Off

You can switch the power liftgate on or off through the vehicle settings on your touchscreen.

When switched off, the liftgate only unlatches and will not power open or close.

Setting the Liftgate Open Height

Open the liftgate. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing the control button on the liftgate when it reaches the desired height.Note: Once the liftgate has stopped moving, you can also manu..

Hands-Free Feature (If Equipped)

Make sure you have the intelligent access remote within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate. Stand behind your vehicle, and face the liftgate. Move your foot, in a single-kick motion, without pausing, un..

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