Lincoln Aviator: Opening and Closing the Liftgate, Stopping the Liftgate Movement / Opening and Closing the Liftgate
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area before
using the power liftgate control.
Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open when
you are driving. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Opening from the Instrument Panel
With the transmission in park
(P),
press the button on the instrument
panel.
Opening with the Remote Control
Press the button twice within
three
seconds.
Opening with the Outside Control Button
- Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control. If
a passive key is within 3 ft (1 m) of the
liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you
press the liftgate release button.

- Press the control button to the right of
the rear view camera.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate could activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.
Closing the Liftgate
WARNING: Keep clear of the liftgate
when using the rear switch.

Press and release the liftgate button.
Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This could
damage the power liftgate and its
components.
You can stop the liftgate movement by doing
any of the following:
Pressing the liftgate control button...
Other information:
Auto Air Refresh helps improve or maintain
the quality of air within your vehicle cabin.
How Does Auto Air Refresh Work?
Auto Air Refresh uses an outside gases
sensor to automatically adjust the climate
control system to change from outside air to
recirculated air to help reduce the entry of
outside odors into the cabin...
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
PCM
P059F:00
Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Performance/Stuck Off:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
PCM
P05A1:00
Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Position
Sensor Minimum/Maximum Stop Performance:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
PCM
P05A2:00
Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Control Circuit/Open:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
PCM
P05A7:00
Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Supply Voltage Circuit Low:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
PCM
P05AE:00
Active Grille Air Shutter "B" Performance/Stuck Off:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
PCM
P05B0:00
Active Grille Air Shutter "B" Position
Sensor Minimum/Maximum Stop Performance:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
PCM
P05B1:00
Active Grille Air Shutter "B" Control Circuit/Open:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
PCM
P05B6:00
Active Grille Air Shutter "B" Supply Voltage Circuit Low:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
PCM
P05C0:00
Active Grille Air Shutter Module "A" Over Temperature:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
PCM
P05C1:00
Active Grille Air Shutter Module "B" Over Temperature:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
PCM
U0046:00
Vehicle Communication Bus C:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
PCM
U0284:00
Lost Communication with Active Grille Air Shutter Module "A":No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
PCM
U0285:00
Lost Communication with Active Grille Air Shutter Module "B":No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
Symptom Chart(s)
Symptom Chart: Active Grille Shutter
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