Liftgate Alignment

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

Inspection

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Check liftgate-to-body dimensions. Refer to: Body Dimensions And Measurements .

Adjustment

All alignments

Position aside the load compartment luggage cover.

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1. Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
2. Remove the retainers.
3. Remove the liftgate opening trim panel.
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Remove the liftgate striker.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment
Loosen the bolts. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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Carefully close the liftgate.

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Adjust the liftgate to specification. Refer to: Body Dimensions And Measurements .

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Carefully open the liftgate.

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Liftgate in and out alignment
Lower the headliner. Refer to: Headliner - Lowering .
Loosen the nuts. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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NOTE: Nominal overslam bumpers have a small lip and should be adjusted flush with the sheet metal surface.

Adjust the nominal overslam bumpers.

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Carefully close the liftgate.

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Adjust the liftgate to specification. Refer to: Body Dimensions And Measurements .

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Carefully open the liftgate.

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Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 46 lb.ft (62.5 Nm)

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All alignments
Inspect the body-to-liftgate door dimensions. Refer to: Body Dimensions And Measurements .

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Install the removed components.
If equipped, carry out the power liftgate initialization. Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization .