Power Liftgate Chime

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The LTM requests a chime to sound for 3 seconds when:

the LTM receives a request to power close.
the liftgate reverses when closing due to an obstacle.
the liftgate stops opening due to an obstacle.

The LTM requests a chime to sound for one second when an open or close input is received when:

the vehicle speed is greater than or equal to 5 km/h (3 mph).
the ignition key is in the RUN position and the transmission is not in park.
the battery voltage is between 8 and 9.5 volts.

The LTM requests a continuous chime during a power close immediately after a power open under the following conditions:

there is excessive weight, such as snow, ice or a bicycle rack, on the liftgate.
worn/damaged liftgate assist cylinders.
the LTM incorrectly learned the full open position during the power liftgate initialization procedure.

The chime sounds continuously for up to 5 minutes when the transmission is shifted out of park or the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph) while the liftgate is open/ajar. The chime stops sounding when the liftgate reaches the latch, 5 minutes has elapsed or the transmission is shifted into park and the vehicle speed is less than 5 km/h (3 mph).

The chime sounds continuously for up to 5 minutes when the liftgate fails to close to the primary latch position after 20 seconds of powering in the close direction. The chime stops if the liftgate reaches the primary latch position or 5 minutes has elapsed.