Power Liftgate Chime
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The power liftgate chime provides audible warnings to the operator. The power liftgate chime can is part of the power liftgate motor and not serviceable separately.
The power liftgate feature sounds an audible chime for 3 seconds when:
- the liftgate is requested to begin power closing.
- the liftgate reverses to power opening due to an obstacle.
- the liftgate stops opening due to an obstacle.
The power liftgate feature sounds an audible chime for 1 second when there is an open/close request and:
- the vehicle speed is above 5 km/h (3 mph).
- the ignition is in RUN or the transmission is not in PARK.
- the battery voltage is low between 8 and 9.5 volts.
The power liftgate feature sounds a continuous chime during a power close immediately after a power open under the following conditions:
- there is excessive weight on the liftgate (snow, ice, bicycle rack).
- worn/damaged liftgate assist cylinders.
- the LTM incorrectly learned the full open position during the power liftgate initialization procedure.