2018-Ford-Expedition-Owners-Manual

Liftgate

VehiclesWith a Trailer Hitch

Note: Entering your vehicle when the liftgate is closing can cause your vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, let the power liftgate close completely before you enter your vehicle. Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message or warning indicator. Failure to do this could result in unintentionally leaving the liftgate open when driving. When Opening The system stops when it detects an obstacle and two short tones sound. Remove the obstacle to operate the liftgate. Using the Hands-Free Liftgate (If Equipped) Make sure you have a passive key within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate. 1. Standbehind your vehicle, and face the liftgate. 2. Move your foot, in a single-kickmotion, without pausing, under and away from the rear bumper detection area. 3. The liftgate power opens or closes. VehiclesWithout a Trailer Hitch

E253799 The detection area is on the left-hand side and right-hand side of the hitch, between the exhaust and the hitch. Avoid the following actions when using hands-free opening: • Making physical contact with the bumper. • Holding your foot under the bumper. • Sweeping your foot from side to side, or kicking at an odd angle. Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle detection and stop the power operation or reverse its direction, replicate a strut failure, or damage mechanical components. Note: Splashing water may cause the hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the passive key away from the rear bumper detection area when you wash your vehicle.

E253664 The detection area is in the center of the rear bumper.

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