SOURCE: Tailgate won't open
I had the same problem - took off the inside panel on the tailgate and the rod from the lift handle to the latch was disconnected at the latch ( on the driver side). Simple to reattach and works fine ever since. Hope this helps.
SOURCE: Can't get the tailgate open on my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
I had the same problem. I was able to get the back window open.
I took the the 4 screws off that are on top of the inside of the door (where the tailgate window latch is).
Got a metal coat hanger. straightened it and made a hook at one end.
carefully pushed the plastic part of the tailgate towards the inside
slid the coat hanger straight down (to the level of the tailgate key/handle) to catch the door latch from the inside and pulled up.
that will get the tailgate open.
then you need to take the rest of the screws out of the lower part of
the tailgate to get at the latch assembly. Carefully take the plastic off.
(you will need to take the
nice black insulation stuff off the metal part of the door carefully so you can replace it and
tape it up if necessary after fixing the latch.)
peel the insulation off the metal part of the door, you will see the
assembly rod has come off the latch and will need putting back in place and a
little sqweeze to stay on.
really bad design I guess, but since I fixed it at
140000, I haven't had any trouble with it at 166000.
SOURCE: tail gate glass will not latch
Check the latch it self it may be locked or it could have slipped out a little.
SOURCE: Tailgate will not close and stay shut
Take it apart and lube everthing, then put back together. This has been working for 1 1/2 years with out a problem for now.
SOURCE: Ford Expedition rear hatch won't open
where is the rear door fuse located on a 2000 ford expedition?
176 views
Usually answered in minutes!
×