1997 Ford Aerostar Owner's Manual - Page 88

Anti-theft front door lock knobs Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet type lock knob. To unlock and open the front door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the inside door handle. Sliding Door With the door unlocked, unlatch the sliding door by pulling the inside handle to the rear, or by pulling the outside handle out and rearward. To close, push the inside handle forward or pull the outside handle forward. Sliding door handles Liftgate Liftgate opening procedure 1. Insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise. You can also unlock the latch (but not release it) with the power door lock system (if equipped). Reach under the license plate light shield and release the liftgate latch by squeezing the paddle handle rearward. To make the gate swing up to the fully opened position, pull back and upward on the latch paddle handle. 2. 3. 85