Liftgate woes

Some 2001-2013 Ford Edge or MKX vehicles built on or before 3-2-12 and 2011-2012 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a concern with the power liftgate opening after a close switch command occurs. This typically occurs when the ignition is cycled on before the hatch is fully closed. The liftgate may also open intermittently when parked.
- Replace the liftgate/trunk module (LTM), Refer to the workshop manual, section 501-03.
- Remove the liftgate trim panel.
- Install the water deflector. Ensure that it is tucked over the liftgate latch and the liftgate release switch.
- Disconnect connectors C4216, C432 and C4339. Refer to the wiring manual, section 109-1.
- Inspect each connector for evidence of water intrusion and/or corrosion. If evidence of water/corrosion is present, proceed to Step 7. If not, proceed to Step 6.
- Fill all connectors 3/4-full with Motorcraft XG-12 electrical grease and proceed to Step 11.
- Replace connector C4339 and replace the liftgate switch jumper harness.
- Cut both female and male ends of C432 from the jumper harness and discard. Solder circuits CPL45 and GD349 (Explorer) or CPL45 and GD149 (Edge/MKX). Refer to workshop manual Section 5-1 for circuit repair. Using a tie strap, secure the harness to the mounting holes previously used for C432.
- If corrosion was found inside C4339, replace the liftgate latch. Fill the connector ¾-full with Motorcraft XG-12 electrical grease.
- If corrosion was found inside C4216, replace the liftgate release switch and fill the connector 3/4-full of XG-12 grease.
- Install the liftgate trim panel.
PART NO. PART NAME
3U2Z-14S411-DYB………….Pigtail wiring kit/actuator-liftgate 2011-13 Edge/MKX
BT4Z-14B291-B……………..Control assembly – liftgate 2011 Edge/MKX
CT4Z-14B291-B……………..Control assembly – liftgate 2012-13 Edge/MKX
1L2Z-14018-AC……………..Switch assembly – 2011-13 Edge/MKX
7A1Z-14A411-A……………..Jumper wiring 2011-13 Edge/MKX
7A1Z-7843150-A…………….Latch assembly – tailgate 2011-13 Edge/MKX
3U2Z-14S411-BCB…………..Pigtail wire kit/actuator-liftgate 2011-12 Explorer
BB5Z-14B291-C……………..Control assembly-liftgate 2011-12 Explorer
8A8Z-14A411-A……………..Jumper wiring 2011-12 Explorer
BB5Z-7843150-B…………….Latch assembly-tailgate 2011-12 Explorer
BB5Z-14018-B……………….Switch assembly-tailgate 2011-12 Explorer
3U2Z-14A088-AB……………Splice kit
BB5Z-78237A04-A…………..Water shield
XG-12………………………...Electrical grease