How to Use the Ford Hands-Free Liftgate
The hands-free liftgate found on certain Ford models is one of those features you might think you don’t need, but once you have it, you’ll wonder how you ever managed to live without it. It truly is a uniquely useful feature that you’ll no doubt find beneficial, especially if you frequently take trips or haul cargo. But before you can enjoy your Ford’s hands-free liftgate, you’ll need to know how to use it.
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We can help with that. All you need to do is follow the simple step-by-step guide that we have provided down below.
Ford Hands-Free Liftgate Step-By-Step Guide
- With the hands-free liftgate, there’s no need to set down your cargo. So simply leave it in your hands. You will, however, need to have your key fob outside the vehicle and within 3-feet of the liftgate, so it’s best to have it in your pocket or purse.
- Swing your foot, forward then backward, underneath the center of the rear bumper, in the same location as your license plate.
- Next, take a step or two back so that the liftgate has space to open. The liftgate will wait briefly to allow you time to do so.
- Once you’ve put your cargo in the back of your Ford, you can press the liftgate close button on the liftgate, or simply swing your foot underneath the bumper once more. Either way will work.
Keep in mind that the liftgate can also be opened using your key fob, through a button on the instrument panel or using the button on the liftgate handle. Plus, the one exception to the guide above is for vehicles with an available trailer tow package, you can swing your foot under the bumper to the left or right of the tow hitch.
As you see, learning how to use the Ford hands-free liftgate is a breeze. Be sure to check back to the Holiday Ford blog for more tips and tricks.
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