Power Liftgate Initialization

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln Navigator and 2003 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If the power liftgate system is turned OFF in the message center, the system cannot be activated with any switches or with the liftgate handle. The system will need to be turned ON for any power operation to occur.

NOTE: The power liftgate may not operate under the following conditions:

a low voltage or dead battery.
a disconnected battery
a power liftgate that has been left open for more than six hours.
a power liftgate that has been manually closed and left ajar.

If any of these conditions has occurred, the power liftgate must be reset.

Manually close and fully latch the power liftgate.

NOTE: If the power liftgate does not open during this step, refer to the symptom chart to diagnose the power liftgate for no operation.

Power open the power liftgate by using the keyfob or overhead console switch.
Once the power liftgate is fully open, close the power liftgate by using the keyfob or overhead console switch.