Ford Windstar Owner's Manual page 133

The full console
Liftgate
Liftgate opening procedure
To open the liftgate, insert the door key into the lock and
1.
turn it clockwise. You can also unlock the latch (but not
release it) with the power door lock system.
Reach under the license plate light shield and release the
2.
liftgate latch by squeezing the paddle handle rearward.
To make the gate swing up to the fully opened position, pull
3.
back and upward on the latch paddle handle under or
behind the license plate shield.
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