Lincoln Aviator: Opening and Closing the Liftgate, Stopping the Liftgate Movement / Opening and Closing the Liftgate
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area before
using the power liftgate control.
Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open when
you are driving. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Opening from the Instrument Panel
With the transmission in park
(P),
press the button on the instrument
panel.
Opening with the Remote Control
Press the button twice within
three
seconds.
Opening with the Outside Control Button
- Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control. If
a passive key is within 3 ft (1 m) of the
liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you
press the liftgate release button.

- Press the control button to the right of
the rear view camera.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate could activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.
Closing the Liftgate
WARNING: Keep clear of the liftgate
when using the rear switch.

Press and release the liftgate button.
Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This could
damage the power liftgate and its
components.
You can stop the liftgate movement by doing
any of the following:
Pressing the liftgate control button...
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F clutch control valve
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F clutch latch valve
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F clutch apply circuit
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F clutch piston
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F clutch assembly
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
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Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
CCM
B142E:78
Forward Looking Sensor Horizontal Alignment: Alignment or Adjustment Incorrect
GO to Pinpoint Test C
CCM
B1433:54
Forward Looking Sensor Horizontal Alignment: Missing Calibration
GO to Pinpoint Test C
CCM
C1001:08
Vision System Camera: Bus Signal/Message Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test D
CCM
C1A67:96
Forward Looking Sensor: Component Internal Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test F
CCM
C1A67:97
Forward Looking Sensor: Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked
GO to Pinpoint Test G
CCM
U2100:00
Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test H
CCM
U2300:55
Central Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test H
CCM
U3000:41
Control Module: General Checksum Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test I
CCM
U3000:42
Control Module: General Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test I
CCM
U3000:44
Control Module: Data Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test I
CCM
U3000:49
Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test I
CCM
U3002:62
Vehicle Identification Number: Signal Compare Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test J
CCM
U3003:16
Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test K
CCM
U3003:17
Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test L
IPMA
C1A67:08
Forward Looking Sensor: Bus Signal/Message Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test E
PCM
P0504:00
Brake Switch A / B Correlation: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test B
PCM
P0572:00
Brake Switch "A" Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test B
PCM
P0573:00
Brake Switch "A" Circuit High: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test B
PCM
P1703:00
Brake Switch Out Of Self - Test Range: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test B
PCM
P1935:00
Brake Switch/Sensor Signal: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test B
SIMA
P0564:11
Cruise Control Multi-Function Input "A" Circuit: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test A
SIMA
P0564:12
Cruise Control Mulit-Function Input "A" Circuit: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test A
SIMA
P0564:13
Cruise Control Mulit-Function Input "A" Circuit: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test A
SIMA
P0589:11
Cruise Control Multi-Function Input "B" Circuit: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test A
SIMA
P0589:12
Cruise Control Mulit-Function Input "B" Circuit: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test A
SIMA
P0589:13
Cruise Control Mulit-Function Input "B" Circuit: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test A
Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart
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