Ford Explorer: Body Closures / General Procedures - Power Liftgate Initialization

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Body Closures / General Procedures - Power Liftgate Initialization

Initialization

  1. Disconnect the battery or remove the RGTM fuse(s).
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. NOTE: Remove the battery power from the RGTM for 20 seconds before entering initialization mode.

    Wait 20 seconds and reconnect the battery or reinstall the RGTM fuse(s).
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. If the liftgate is not already in the fully closed position, manually close and fully latch the power liftgate.
  1. NOTE: If equipped, make sure the power liftgate system is turned ON in the message center before performing this step.

    NOTE: If the power liftgate does not open during this step, refer to the Symptom Chart to diagnose the inoperative power liftgate.

    Power open the liftgate by using a programmed RKE transmitter or the front control switch.
  1. Once the liftgate is fully open, power close the liftgate by using a programmed RKE transmitter or the front power liftgate control switch.
  1. Carry-out the RGTM self-test.

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