Ford Explorer: Power Liftgate / Stopping the Liftgate Movement

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Liftgate / Power Liftgate / Stopping the Liftgate Movement

Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force to the liftgate while it is in motion. This could damage the power liftgate and its components.

You can stop the liftgate movement by doing any of the following:

Pressing the liftgate control button.
Pressing the liftgate button on the remote control twice.
Pressing the liftgate button on the instrument panel.
Moving your foot under and away from the center rear bumper in a single-kick motion.*

*This method only works for vehicles with the hands-free liftgate feature.

Opening and Closing the Liftgate

WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. Note: Make sure the area behind your vehicle is free from obstruction and that there i..

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..

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