Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Liftgate / Opening and Closing the Liftgate, Stopping the Liftgate Movement / Opening and Closing the Liftgate

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

Lincoln Aviator. Opening and Closing the Liftgate With the transmission in park (P), press the button on the instrument panel.

Opening with the Remote Control

Lincoln Aviator. Opening and Closing the Liftgate 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.

Lincoln Aviator. Opening and Closing the Liftgate

Press and release the liftgate button.

Opening and Closing the Liftgate, Stopping the Liftgate Movement

Stopping the Liftgate Movement

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...

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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 BCM B108A:01 Start Button: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test A BCM B108A:24 Start Button: Signal Stuck High GO to Pinpoint Test A BCM B1142:29 Ignition Status 1: Signal Invalid GO to Pinpoint Test A BCM B1240:11 Start Button Mode Indicator: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test B BCM B1240:15 Start Button Mode Indicator: Circuit Short to Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test C BCM B1310:12 Run/Start Control: Circuit Short to Battery GO to Pinpoint Test A BCM B1310:14 Run/Start Control: Circuit Short to Ground or Open GO to Pinpoint Test A SCCM B112B:04 SCCM:Steering Wheel Module: System Internal Failure GO to Pinpoint Test I SCCM B112B:44 SCCM:Steering Wheel Module: Data Memory Failure GO to Pinpoint Test I SCCM B112B:45 SCCM:Steering Wheel Module: Program Memory Failure GO to Pinpoint Test I SCCM B112B:46 SCCM:Steering Wheel Module: Calibration / Parameter Memory Failure GO to Pinpoint Test I SCCM B112B:49 SCCM:Steering Wheel Module: Internal Electronic Failure GO to Pinpoint Test I SCCM B135C:11 Heater Element:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test G SCCM B135C:13 Heater Element:Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test G SCCM U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test H SCCM U0140:00 SCCM:Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test J SCCM U0146:00 SCCM:Lost Communication With Gateway "A": No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test J SCCM U0146:87 SCCM:Lost Communication With Gateway "A": No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test J SCCM U0155:00 SCCM:Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster Module: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test J SCCM U023A:00 SCCM:Lost Communication With Image Processing Module "A": No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test J SCCM U0241:00 SCCM:Lost Communication With Headlamp Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test J SCCM U210A:11 Temperature Sensor:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test G SCCM U210A:13 Temperature Sensor:Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test G SCCM U3003:A2 Battery Voltage: System Voltage Low GO to Pinpoint Test E SCCM U3003:A3 Battery Voltage:System Voltage High GO to Pinpoint Test F SECM B135C:11 Heater Element:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test K SECM B135C:15 Heater Element:Circuit Short to Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test K SECM B13BD:92 Steering Wheel Heater Module:Performance or Incorrect Operation GO to Pinpoint Test K SECM U1000:00 Solid State Driver Protection Active:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test K SECM U210A:02 Temperature Sensor:General Signal Failure GO to Pinpoint Test K SECM U210A:11 Temperature Sensor:Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test K SECM U210A:15 Temperature Sensor:Circuit Short to Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test K SIMA U0100:00 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A": No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test L SIMA U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test L SIMA U3003:16 Battery Voltage:Battery Voltage Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test M SIMA U3003:17 Battery Voltage:Battery Voltage Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test N Symptom Charts Symptom Chart: Ignition Switch - Push Button Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Activating Intelligent Access

The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the door or luggage compartment you intend to lock or unlock.

At a Door

Electronic door handles are on each door. Gently depress the switch inside the exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. An unlock symbol illuminates on the door window trim indicating your vehicle is unlocked.

Lincoln Aviator. Activating Intelligent Access