2023 Ford Expedition Owner’s Manual — Closing the Liftgate From Inside Your Vehicle



WARNING:  Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before opening or closing the liftgate.

  Press the button on the instrument panel.

Note:   Make sure that you shift the transmission into park (P) for automatic transmission or completely stop the vehicle for manual transmission.

Note:   Make sure that you close the liftgate before operating or moving your vehicle, especially in an enclosure like a garage or a parking structure.This could damage the liftgate and its components.

Note:   Make sure the area behind your vehicle is free from obstruction and that there is enough room for you to operate the liftgate.Objects too close to your vehicle, for example a wall, garage door or another vehicle may come into contact with the moving liftgate.This could damage the liftgate and its components.

Note:   Make sure that you fully close the liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.

Closing the Liftgate From Outside Your Vehicle

WARNING:  Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control.

Press and release the liftgate button.

Note:   Make sure that you close the liftgate before operating or moving your vehicle, especially in an enclosure, like a garage or a parking structure.This could damage the liftgate and its components.

Note:   Make sure the area behind your vehicle is free from obstruction and that there is enough room for you to operate the liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle, for example a wall, garage door or another vehicle may come into contact with the moving liftgateThis could damage the liftgate and its components.

Note:   Make sure you fully close the liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.