Champ Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 2015 Edge, the automatic liftgate opens 10 inches then drops and locks again. When opened manually to the half way point, then pressing the gate open button, the gate will open 10" every time the button is pressed until it is all the way open. At that point it will try to open further but cant because it is at the top. I've tried the following disconnecting the battery pulling the fuse reprogramming the lift height. When the button is pressed and held the vehicle will not chime. Disconnecting the lift gate motor arm and cycling the button but nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 I suggest if you can use ForScan to see if any DTCs are present for the RGTM module after doing a RGTM Self test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmandude Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 RGTM module has failed two times on me. Mechanic finally suggested it’s because the amp on the Sony stereos is on top of it with no heat protection. The later years moved it by the tire to prevent this issue. in other words post above me is most likely correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disnats Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 Hi I am currently having trouble opening our 2015 edge liftgate it is non powerlift gate version. I am having a hard time looking for tutorials I tried to opening it manually but I can’t find the lever inside because of tight space I hope you can help me guys I don’t want to go technician as much as possible. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 Attached is the procedure from the service manual. Hope it helps. Liftgate Latch Manual Release.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011edgese Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 On 6/22/2020 at 9:35 PM, omar302 said: Attached is the procedure from the service manual. Hope it helps. Liftgate Latch Manual Release.pdf By any chance do you have the power lift gate version? My 2015 titanium model won't open. I found the push button inside the small door, I push it and it goes in but does nothing. I'm wondering if I need to push harder but nervous to break it. How much force is needed? And once pushed in, any twisting or lifting on it? I tried pushing as far as I could and tries pushing on the door at the same time. Nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Ever figure this out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou K Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 We have a 2015 Edge. A recent and sudden lift gate problems. Push any button and the gate give a little lurch and clunk but does not lift. Dash shows gate ajar. Won't go up and won't rematch. Repeated button pushes results in a little lurch and clunk. Left it overnight and next day battery dead. I disconnected battery to give it a charge. Upon reconnecting the battery the gate fully unlatched but did not open. Unlatched I was able to open it manually. In this position, no button pushing, foot underneath, nor fob button would cause gate to lower. I lowered the gate manually and it sounds latched. Dash no longer shows gate ajar. Any thoughts as to problem and a solution? Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtualtracy Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 Lou, I am experiencing the same problem with my 2015 edge. I took it to the dealer, asking them to run a diagnostic check. They kept it overnight w/o running the diagnostic and informed me that I needed to take it a body collision shop as it appears to have been in a collision. To my knowledge that is not true, I purchased it used. However, I took it to a body shop, the owner looked at and on this particular day the liftgate decided to work properly. He stated he did not see any signs of a collision or misalignment. To figure it out it would be like exploratory surgery, at that point I only saw dollar signs. I ordered replacement power liftgate arms. Installed them. They worked for all of 5 minutes and we are back to the liftgate doing a one shoulder shrug of trying to open without success. Made sure it relatched because I’ve experienced the battery drain and has since purchased a new battery. Since the replacement did not work, I’m back to searching for an answer like you. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou K Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 More and more I suspect the Rear Gate trunk Module of somehow getting out of sync. I don't know yet but am pursuing the possibility. I am able to consistently create a sequence of operation (although not the correct one) where step two (the lift-gate motor) tries to open the hatch before the gate latch has been opened. After that, removing power from the car, shorting the positive terminal for about a minute, reconnecting the battery and then pressing the dash button for the lift-gate the gate unlatches and nothing further happens. At this point the hatch seems to be deaf, dumb, and blind. One can however lift it manually ( no button of any kind will move the hatch) and then close it manually wherein it latches solidly. Great fun, NOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegad Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 I suspected the liftgate module as well. Replaced it and still have the same issue. Have you found a solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtualtracy Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Renegad, Thanks for sharing that the module change did not work! No, I have not found a solution yet. I disabled the Power liftgate and am using it manually for now without issue besides the liftgate being heavy. Let me know if you find a solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou K Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 No I have not yet. When you replaced the RTGM, did you have it programmed? It will not function if not programmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegad Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 I didn’t have it programmed. Would I need to take it to a Ford dealer for programming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou K Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Sadly I believe so. I have downloaded all the information I confined and came to (my) conclusion form articles that the RGTM must be programmed. A new one would need to be programmed. Since I and probably you do not have the expensive equipment that Ford has a trip to your friendly or unfriendly Ford dealer would be necessary. Mine is somewhat intermittent, but mostly in a failed state where it will not unlatch and the lift motor tries to lift, but the gate is latched. Resultant, lift gate ajar. I checked with an independent mechanic I use for big things and he shook his head and said Ford is the only answer for this issue. If you do this or have any other solutions, please post. It helps us all. Good Luck Lou K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMiFo Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 ALL modules in modern Fords must be programmed with your specific vehicle's AsBuilt settings (and sometimes a different firmware version) to work 100% properly. Two vehicles may have the same programming if they are the same model, year, trim, options, etc. but it has to be correct either way. Just replacing a module with the same part number guarantees nothing. The programming method (dealer, FORScan, etc.) doesn't matter unless it's something special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegad Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Thanks DaMiFo. Unfortunately I took the module back out when it didn’t fix the problem. Will need to see if I can get back, install and program. On my the bright side, thanks to Virtualtracy for the mention of disable and use the liftgate manually. Doesn’t solve the issue but at least it made the hatch accessible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou K Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 I would be curious how to make the gate manual. How do you do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegad Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 I’ve noticed my manual open with a screwdriver only works when the latch has tried to open and jams. If it is in the fully locked position then it can’t be triggered. Just my observation. Make sure the screwdriver is no wider than a 1/4”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegad Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) Lou, I went to the left menu and selected to disable. Settings / vehicle / power liftgate / disable switch one additional note, when you hold up on the button in the rear to release the latch, you may need to keep it pressed for a few seconds. Then the hatch should “pop”open but doesn’t lift. You will have to lift it manually. Edited October 21, 2020 by Renegad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou K Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Oh my. How simple. When it stops raining here I will give it a go. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtualtracy Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 @Renegad thanks for answering Lou’s questions on how to disable the power liftgate. At least the edge becomes usable again. If you can’t use the liftgate it’s almost useless. All the best as we keep searching for an answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011edgese Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 I solved mines I think. Weak 2 year old battery. Had a AGM battery that was low on voltage. Never suspected it since it was 2 years old. But did notice it was cranking slower than usual. Finally killed it one day when I left the radio on without running the.engine for like 25 minutes. Figured change it since that how long my batteries last. And after swapping it out, trunk opens up everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegad Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 My battery is about 1.5 yo. I haven’t had any issues starting the vehicle (except when “rear gate ajar” drained the battery). I even put a battery charger on it to see if more power would help but it still had the same issues. On 10/21/2020 at 10:10 AM, 2011edgese said: I solved mines I think. Weak 2 year old battery. Had a AGM battery that was low on voltage. Never suspected it since it was 2 years old. But did notice it was cranking slower than usual. Finally killed it one day when I left the radio on without running the.engine for like 25 minutes. Figured change it since that how long my batteries last. And after swapping it out, trunk opens up everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegad Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 @Virtualtracy does your hatch open consistently with the rear button after disabling? My hatch has failed to open a couple times. I’ve been wondering if my issue could be the latch itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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