Liftgate Alignment

For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM Color Coding .

Inspection 

1. Check liftgate-to-body dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

Adjustment 

All alignments 

1. Open the liftgate.

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2. Position aside the liftgate weatherstrip and the load compartment cover.

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3. Release the clips and remove the liftgate opening trim panel.

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4. Remove the liftgate striker.

   Torque: 17 lb.ft (22.5 Nm)

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   Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment 

5. Loosen the bolts. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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6. Carefully close the liftgate.

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7. Adjust the liftgate to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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8. Carefully open the liftgate.

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9. Tighten the bolts.

   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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   Liftgate in and out alignment 

10. Remove the D-Pillar trim panel. Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel .
11. Loosen the nuts. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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12. Adjust the stops.

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13. Carefully close the liftgate.

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14. Adjust the liftgate to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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15. Carefully open the liftgate.

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16. Tighten the nuts.

    Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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    All alignments 

17. Inspect the body-to-liftgate door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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18. Install the position aside and removed components.
19. If equipped with power liftgate, carry out the power liftgate initialization. Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization .