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Liftgate Latch Manual Release

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

Activation 

  1. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

    On both sides. Open both rear doors.

    GFD396351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

    On both sides. Release the second row seat cushion latch and position the seat backrest in the full flat position.

    GFD396352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
    GFD396353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Insert a 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening at a 45 degree angle 10 mm deep into the RH side of the slot.. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    GFD396354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Slide the 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 5 mm to the LH side of the slot. Releasing the liftgate latch and opening the liftgate.. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
GFD396355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY