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.

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    Child Safety Locks

    When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

    A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child safety lock separately on each door.

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