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Question posted by mznorris1 on September 6th, 2014

What Do You Need To Do When The Lift Gate Wont Open

I believe the lift gate in my Ford Explorere XLT is automatic. its a 1996. What an we do if the lift gate won't open? Is there a relay or a fuse for it?

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