Ford 1997 Aerostar Manual page 90

3. You can lock the liftgate latch by pushing
down the lock button before you pull down
and close the liftgate. You can also lock the
liftgate latch by inserting your vehicle's door
key and turning it clockwise after you have
closed the liftgate, or by using the power
door locks (if equipped).
The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not
passengers. You can open and close the liftgate
from outside the vehicle. It cannot be opened
from inside the cargo area.
Dual Rear Cargo Door (If equipped)
Opening the right rear door
To open the left rear door, open the right rear
door and then pull up on the tee-shaped handle
located on the inside of the left rear door.
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