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...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
BCM
B1449:12
Trailer Tow Park/Tail Lamp Output: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1449:14
Trailer Tow Park/Tail Lamp Output: Circuit Short To Ground or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test C
TRM
B10E8:4B
Secondary Battery Relay "A": Over Temperature
GO to Pinpoint Test E
TRM
B1D08:11
Left Trailer Direction Indicator: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
TRM
B1D08:12
Left Trailer Direction Indicator: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test B
TRM
B1D09:11
Right Trailer Direction Indicator: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
TRM
B1D09:12
Right Trailer Direction Indicator: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test B
TRM
U0140:00
Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub-Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test F
TRM
U1000:00
Solid State Driver Protection Active -Driver Disabled: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test H
TRM
U2100:00
Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test G
TRM
U3000:49
Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test H
Symptom Charts
Symptom Chart: Trailer Lamps
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Removal
NOTE:
The LH and RH exhaust flexible pipes are covered in this procedure. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe(s) necessary.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...