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:
System Operation
System Diagram - Power Windows
Driver Side Power Windows
Item
Description
1
LIN
2
Driver Side Front Window Motor
3
Driver Side Rear Window Control Switch
4
Driver Window Control Switch
5
DDM
6
Driver Side Rear Window Motor
Passenger Side Power Windows
Item
Description
1
Passenger Front Window Motor
2
Passenger Rear Window Motor
3
Passenger Side Rear Window Control Switch
4
Passenger Side Front Window Control Switch
5
PDM
6
DDM
7
MS-CAN
Network Message Chart - Power Windows
Passenger Door Module (PDM) Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Passenger window command
DDM
When activating the passenger front or
rear windows from the driver window control switch, the passenger window
command is sent from the DDM to the PDM...
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Current Sensor
2
Contactor Sense Leads
3
BECM
4
Precharge Contactor Coil
5
Positive Contactor Coil
6
Negative Contactor Coil
7
High Voltage Battery Junction Box
8
Temperature Sensors
9
Cell Voltage Sense Leads
10
PCM
11
Battery Cell Arrays
12
GWM
13
RCM
14
DCDC
15
12 Volt Battery Monitoring Sensor
16
TCU (if equipped)
17
Ignition Switch
18
Main 12 Volt Battery
19
HVAC
20
Service Disconnect
21
High Voltage Battery Coolant Diverter Valve
22
Motor Electronics Coolant Pump
23
Isolation Switch (BIB)
24
Auxiliary 12 Volt Battery
25
Coolant Temperature Sensor
26
High Voltage Battery
27
BCM
28
High Voltage Battery Coolant Pump
29
BCMC
30
SOBDMC
31
High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL)
32
Auxillary Contactor Coil
33
SOBDM also known as the Battery Charger Control Module (BCCM)
System Operation
Network Message Chart - Battery Energy Control Module (BECM)
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
12 volt battery voltage
BCM
Battery voltage measured with battery sensor...