Hands-free Liftgate – Liftgate Opens/Closes When Contacting Rear Bumper With Key Present – 2015-2017 Ford Edge & 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX

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NHTSA ID Number: 10136579

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB18-2055

 

Summary

Some 2015-2017 Edge vehicles built on or before 10-Aug-2017 and 2016-2018 MKX vehicles built on or before 15-Dec-2017, equipped with a power liftgate and the hands-free liftgate activation feature may exhibit the liftgate opening or closing when a rear door is slammed shut, or the rear fascia is contacted such as kneeling or resting a foot on the fascia while the key is present. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

6 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD EDGE 2015-2017
LINCOLN MKX 2016-2018

 


 

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Hands-free LiftgateLiftgate Opens/Closes When Contacting Rear Bumper With Key Present – Built On Or Before 15-Dec-2017
18-2055
14 February
2018

 

Model:

Ford

2015-2017 Edge

Lincoln

2016-2018 MKX

 

Issue: Some 2015-2017 Edge vehicles built on or before 10-Aug-2017 and 2016-2018 MKX vehicles built on or before 15-Dec-2017, equipped with a power liftgate and the hands-free liftgate activation feature may exhibit the liftgate opening or closing when a rear door is slammed shut, or the rear fascia is contacted such as kneeling or resting a foot on the fascia while the key is present.

 

Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

Parts

Description Quantity Part Number
Hands-Free Liftgate Module 1 FA1Z-14B291-D
7″ Tie Straps 1-3 Obtain Locally

 

Warranty Status: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

 

Labor Times

Description Operation No. Time
2015-2017 Edge: Separate And Secure Wires Includes Time To Drill Hole Remove And Install Bumper Cover (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 182055A 0.8
2016-2018 MKX With Factory Trailer Tow: Separate And Secure Wires Includes Time To Remove And Install Bumper Cover (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 182055B 1.2
2016-2018 MKX Without Factory Trailer Tow: Separate And Secure Wires (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 182055C 0.3

 

Repair/Claim Coding

Causal Part: 14F680
Condition Code: 43

 

Drive Tool Name
1/4″ Ratchet
1/4″ Torque Wrench
1/4″ Power Tool
1/4″ 5.5 mm Socket
1/4″ 10 mm Socket
1/4″ 6″ Extension
1/4″ Torx T20
1/4″ Torx T25
1/2″ Power Tool
1/2″ 21 mm Socket
1/2″ Torque Socket AccuTorq
Trim Tool
Drill
6 mm Drill Bit

 

Service Procedure

MKX Without Trailer Tow

  1. Is the vehicle built on or before 10-Aug-2017?

(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.

(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-03.

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to WSM, Section 100-02.
  2. Separate the hands-free liftgate actuation sensor lead wires and carefully secure with tie strap. The tie straps should be loose enough to prevent excessive pulling and damage or chafing to the lead wires. (Figures 1 – 2)

Figure 1

secure with tie strap

 

Figure 2

secure with tie strap

 

MKX With Factory Trailer Tow

  1. Is the vehicle an MKX with Factory Towing built on or before 15-Dec-2017 but after 10-Aug-2017?

(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.

(2). No – raise the vehicle, separate the hands-free liftgate actuation sensor lead wires and carefully secure with tie strap. The tie straps should be loose enough to prevent excessive pulling and damage or chafing to the lead wires. Proceed to Step 3. (Figures 1 – 2)

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to WSM, Section 100-02.
  2. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to WSM, Section 501-19.
  3. Gently raise the middle of the hands-free liftgate actuation upper sensor wire and insert it into the middle clip ensuring the wire remains in the two clips on either side of the middle clip. (Figures 3 – 4)

Figure 3

insert it into the middle clip

 

Figure 4

insert it into the middle clip

 

  1. Replace the hands-free actuation module. Refer to WSM, Section 501-03.
  2. Reinstall the rear bumper cover. Refer to WSM, Section 501-19.

 

Edge/Edge Sport

  1. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to WSM, Section 501-19.
  2. Separate the hands-free liftgate actuation sensor lead wires and carefully secure with tie straps. The tie straps should be loose enough to prevent excessive pulling and damage or chafing to the lead wires.

(1). Using a 6 mm (0.236 in.) drill bit, drill a hole in the rear fascia to accommodate tie straps as shown.

  • Edge Non-Sport (Figures 5 – 7)
  • Edge Sport (Figures 8 – 10)

Figure 5

secure with tie straps

 

Figure 6

secure with tie straps

 

Figure 7

secure with tie straps

 

Figure 8

secure with tie straps

 

Figure 9

secure with tie straps

 

Figure 10

secure with tie straps

 

  1. Reinstall the rear bumper cover. Refer to WSM, Section 501-19.

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

18-2055
14 February 2018

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10136579

MC-10136579-9999.pdf 232.676KB

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