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.

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

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4. Remove the liftgate striker.

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   Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment 

5. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the liftgate.

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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

   18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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   Liftgate in and out alignment 

10. Remove the D-Pillar trim panel. Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel - Short Wheelbase . Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel - Long Wheelbase .
11. Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the liftgate.

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12. Set the liftgate rubber stoppers to nominal position. The tab on the stopper should touch the liftgate surface.

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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

    26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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    All alignments 

17. Install the liftgate striker.

    Torque

    18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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

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19. Install the removed components.
20. If equipped. Carry out the power liftgate initialization. Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization .