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The power liftgate does not operate correctly — reverses during the power close operation 1. Circuitry 2. Power liftgate latch 3. Position sensor 4. LTM 5. Power liftgate rod 6. Pinch strips 7. Mechanical binding Pinpoint Test D: The Power Liftgate Does Not Operate Correctly — Reverses During the Power Close Operation This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: * Mechanical binding * Power liftgate latch striker alignment * Power liftgate latch * Power liftgate motor * LTM * Wedges * Wiring, terminals or connectors D1 CHECK THE MANUAL OPERATION OF THE LIFTGATE Turn the power liftgate OFF (disable) from the message center. While manually opening and closing the liftgate, check the liftgate for: liftgate/wedge alignment. strut operation (struts should push open liftgate when beyond half open). power liftgate rod (should move freely while manually opening and closing liftgate and should be securely mounted to the liftgate and bracket). power liftgate latch (should latch completely). Does the liftgate open and close correctly? D1 CHECK THE MANUAL OPERATION OF THE LIFTGATE Turn the power liftgate OFF (disable) from the message center. While manually opening and closing the liftgate, check the liftgate for: liftgate/wedge alignment. strut operation (struts should push open liftgate when beyond half open). power liftgate rod (should move freely while manually opening and closing liftgate and should be securely mounted to the liftgate and bracket). power liftgate latch (should latch completely). Does the liftgate open and close correctly? Yes If the liftgate reverses near the midpoint of travel, GO to D2 . If the liftgate reverses near or at the latch, GO to D11 . No REPAIR as necessary. ALIGN as necessary. REFER to Liftgate Alignment in this section. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the LTM self-test. There's only so much you can do without special equipment. My guess is mechanical misalignment or possibly the wedges are off. Follow procedure above and see if you can sense any binding or misalignment. Watch how door interfaces with wedge on each side.

I kicked it around and finally decided to subscribe. Really enjoy picking up news channels such as CNN, FOX, etc. One of my favorite channels is Willie's Roadhouse (old country hits), pop hits from the 50's & 60's, few others. Comedy channels when I'm bored.

Any lights on the warning panel? Loose gas cap?

Chuckel. It's off topic, but this reminded me of something. I was in the Marine air wing and when new guys reported for duty who had an attitude, I would send them out to other sqadrons to pick up a 5 gallon pail of "rotor wash" or a few feet of "flight line". Lost one guy for three days.

Time before last took my MKX in for an oIL change. Asst service manager ran over and started to check my car over. "Tires ok, wiper blades ok, oh, oh wait, your rear window wiper is worn out. We should put a new one on." I then informed him in a rather loud voice that I had replaced it only a month earlier! That stopped his little game and had no problems after that. All dealers try to sell their product. But I would get a second opinion as this seems a little suspicious.

I would lean towards the fan sensor being bad. If it happens only at idle and low speeds, it's definitely the radiator fan. (At highway speeds there's enough air flowing through the radiator the keep the engine cool).

Hey EDST777, when I click on the video it reads "video is private" and doesnt play. Only thing left would be the large actuator. Could try disconnecting it and see if that's what is pulling the door down.

I had problems at first, finally pulled the car out into the street and was able to make the link work. Needs a perfectly clear path to the satellite. (Had problems when in the garage and when under a large tree. Great reception in garage after initial linkup.)

Reading the reviews on tirerack.Com one got 44k (and felt that had they been rotated during the first 13k would have gotten 50k), and the second got 49k. Have these one my wife's Sebring convertible and expect 50-60k. Excellent tires, quiet, smooth and excel traction. Tire pressure & rotation are key factors to longevity.

My guess is that it might be misaligned.

Sunshade has to be open fully before the moon roof will open. At least that's the way it works on mine and the cars I've played with.

Never heard of using brake cleaner, but several have reported good results using electric contact cleaner. Has to be sprayed directly on to the switch contacts. In a previous thread in these forums, one posted photos of exactly how/where to spray.

Love my MKX. Owned many Fords, but my Lincoln is pure luxury. As for Edge & Murando, which one is offering the better deal?

Nice. Great choice for a retirement car. I'd recommend you consider Weathertech all around. Put them in my MKX and never regretted it.

Cool. How did you attach it to the instrument panel?

My guess is new struts are not sufficient. (Did you use OEM or go aftermarket?) It's the side struts that lift door and keep it open. Purpose of big strut is to start lifting procedure to point where side struts can take over and lift to open.

Service manual says ok to use silicone spray. Don't use anything heavier like chassis grease or it will dry out and gum. I like to wipe my rails down with alcohol to get squeaky clean, then silicone.

There is a top and bottom to the net. Top of net is open, bottom closed. Top loops go into upper connection points attached to side panels. Lower outer loops connect to small "tabs" moulded into back panel. Lower inner connectors connect to steel hoops on floor.

It's known as "obstruction of view", and it's illegal in most (if not all) states. Usually a "tag on" ticket after they stop you for some other stuff. A small Christmas tree air freshener is sufficient to get ticketed.

Several have reported success using an electrical contact cleaner. Trick is knowing where to feed the straw into the latch to hit switch contacts. WD40 worked on my old Sable, but doesnt appear to work on the Edge, MKX. Do a search here in the forums. One fellow posted pictures of where to spray. Another responded his was still good few months later.

Escort Passport Max 2. Little more practical for us leadfooter's

Had this problem with mine after I got it. Settled on ammonia and water mixture followed with a final rinse with distilled water. Think it was a thin layer of plastic film from all the vinyls in the car out gassing in the sun. Bitch to get off with just glass cleaner.

Silly question, but are you absolutely certain that the bulbs are not burned out? (Possibly been out for a while and you just noticed them)? Nine years, just saying....

Personally I would go for it. All it would take is one big failure to run up a bill of a few thousand. I bought the extended warranty when I bought my 09 MKX. So far I've used it twice and the total for replacing the brake booster and a failed vacuum line A (had to pull off all kinds of parts to reach it) would have cost a little over a grand. (Doesn't take much to run up a big bill on a modern SUV). As for the $75 for exterior and exterior lighting, HID problems will blow through the $75 fast. That's an hour's labor. I would say it's a no brainer.

You can have your ford garage turn on your DRL's (through the headlights, not trim lights).