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Liftgate Latch Manual Release

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Interior Trim Remover

Activation 

  1. Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    GFD831447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. If equipped with a power liftgate, insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening and press the cinch release button.Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    GFD831448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Locate the liftgate latch cover opening.
    2. Insert a 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the cover opening located on the LH side of the liftgate latch cover. Position the screwdriver towards the RH side of the cover opening to a depth of approximately 12 mm to engage the liftgate latch internal release lever.Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    GFD831449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: The liftgate latch cover has been removed for clarity.

    Engage the 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver into the liftgate latch internal release lever, slide it to the left, release the latch and open the liftgate.Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

GFD831450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY