2004 Ford Freestar Owner's Manual - Page 86

Driver Controls • liftgate trim-mounted switch (closing) Opening and Closing the PLG: The PLG controls will operate without having the key in the ignition. The transaxle must be in PARK to power operate the PLG, when the key is in the ignition and turned to the RUN position. When the liftgate is being power closed, a chime will sound three times before the liftgate begins to power close. A single chime indicates a problem with the close request. WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate controls to open or close the liftgate. Keep the keys out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to play on or near an open or moving power liftgate. Exercise care, when power opening or closing the PLG in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling or close to a wall/garage door. The PLG could be damaged from the contact. Do not attempt to manually force the PLG to travel faster than the power system will permit. When power operating the PLG at temperatures below 32° F (0° C), the PLG may stop about 5 inches from the full open position. The PLG can be fully opened by pushing it upward to the maximum open position. The Power Door Lockout Control is located in the overhead console. With the control in the OFF position, power operation is disabled from the liftgate handle and from the liftgate trim switch. The overhead console switch and Key fob will operate the liftgate regardless of the position of the lockout switch. To power open or close the PLG from the Overhead console: 1. Press and release the control to power open the PLG. 2. Press and release the control again to power the PLG closed. 86 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)