To Operate The Plg Manually; Resetting The Plg; Liftgate Ajar Signal - Ford 2005 Freestar Owner's Manual

Driver Controls

To operate the PLG manually:

1. Disable the liftgate power function by placing the Power Door Lockout
Control in the OFF position.
2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate.
Note: In case of operation in extreme cold -40° F (-40° C), or on
extreme inclines, manual operation of the liftgate is suggested.
Safety/Obstructions
If anything obstructs the PLG while it is power opening or closing, the
PLG will automatically reverse or stop depending on the position of the
liftgate, provided it meets sufficient resistance. If the PLG encounters an
obstacle while closing, the PLG will reverse to full open. Once the
obstacle is removed, the PLG can be again closed under power. If the
PLG encounters an obstacle while opening, the PLG will stop when it
encounters a solid obstacle. Close the liftgate manually and remove the
obstruction. Normal operation can then be resumed.

Resetting the PLG:

The power liftgate may not operate properly if any of the following
conditions occur:
• a low voltage or dead battery
• disconnected battery
• the liftgate has been left open or unlatched for more than six (6)
hours
If any of these conditions occur, the PLG must be reset. To reset the
PLG:
1. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate.
2. Power open the liftgate by using the remote entry transmitter or
overhead console button.
3. Once the liftgate is fully open, close the liftgate using the power
switch on the liftgate, remote entry transmitter or overhead console
button.

Liftgate ajar signal

If the liftgate is not fully latched, you will receive a "LIFTGATE AJAR"
message on the instrument panel. If you see this message, check the
liftgate to ensure it is fully latched.
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2005 Freestar (win)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)