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LIFTGATE – INTERMITTENT OPERATION |
LINCOLN![]() | 2014 MKT |
Some 2014 MKT vehicles may exhibit a concern with the power liftgate opening intermittently without engagement of the key fob or liftgate buttons with the shift selector lever in the park (P) position.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Remove the rear bumper cover.
- Disconnect connector C4353.
- Inspect connector C4353 for evidence of water intrusion and/or corrosion. Is evidence of water or corrosion present?
- No – proceed to Step 3.
- Yes – proceed to Step 4.
- Cover connector C4353 terminal top with Motorcraft Electrical Grease. (Figure 1) Proceed to Step 5.
Figure 1
- Replace connector C4353 using the jumper harness and the solder splicing method.
- Cover the terminal top with Motorcraft Electrical Grease. (Figure 1)
- Replace tailgate switch assembly.
- Reinstall liftgate trim panel.
- Reinstall the rear bumper cover.
3U2Z-14S411-DYB | Pigtail Wiring Kit /Actuator-Liftgate |
BT4Z-14B291-B | Control Assembly Liftgate |
1L2Z-14018-AC ![]() | Switch Assembly – Tailgate |
7A1Z-14A411-A ![]() | Switch – Jumper Wiring |
3U2Z-14A088-AB ![]() | Spice Kit |
XG-12 ![]() | Motorcraft Electrical Grease |