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
B11C4:23
Boot/Trunk Close Button: Signal Stuck Low
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1219:11
Interior Boot/Trunk Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B12E8:23
Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch: Signal Stuck Low
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B144C:23
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Outer Handle Switch: Signal Stuck Low
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1495:11
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B1495:49
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B1495:55
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Not Configured
GO to Pinpoint Test P
RGTM
B12E8:11
Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RGTM
B144D:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 1: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144E:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 2: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144F:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144F:12
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144F:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144F:79
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Mechanical Linkage Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1451:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Centering Position Switch: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B1452:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RGTM
B1452:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RGTM
B1453:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B1454:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B1454:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B1455:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B1455:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B145D:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B145D:12
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B145D:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B1495:02
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:General Signal Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test J
RGTM
B1495:08
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failures
GO to Pinpoint Test J
RGTM
B1515:77
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Commanded Position Not Reachable
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1515:97
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1555:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 4: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1556:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 3: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1557:11
Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1557:12
Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1557:13
Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
C1B14:11
Sensor Supply Voltage A: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
C1B15:11
Sensor Supply Voltage B:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
P0A2F:4B
Drive Motor "A" Over Temperature:Over Temperature
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
P0A35:4B
Drive Motor "B" Over Temperature:Over Temperature
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
U0101:87
Lost Communication with TCM: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test K
RGTM
U0140:87
Lost Communication With Body Control Module: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test L
RGTM
U0294:87
Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test M
RGTM
U201A:55
Control Module Main Calibration Data:Not Configured
GO to Pinpoint Test Q
RGTM
U2300:56
Central Configuration:Invalid/Incompatible Configuration
GO to Pinpoint Test Q
RGTM
U3000:49
Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test Q
RGTM
U3003:16
Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test N
RGTM
U3003:17
Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test O
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart: Power Liftgate
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System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
PCM
2
Starter relay
3
Starter motor
4
BCM
5
Automatic transmission
6
Ignition switch
Network Message Chart
Module Network Input Messages Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Ignition status
BCM
Provides the PCM with ignition mode...