With Open on Approach and Power Split Gate enabled, the vehicle off and in Park, approach the rear with the fob and remain within about 3 feet for four seconds; lamps and a beep warn before opening.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for 2025 Expedition vehicles equipped with the power split gate and Open on Approach.
- Required equipment / service
- power split gate and Open on Approach
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Verified for 2025 Expedition vehicles equipped with the power split gate and Open on Approach.
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Step by step.
- 01
Enable Power Split Gate and Open on Approach in the Vehicle settings.
- 02
Switch the Expedition off in Park and make sure every door and the split gate are closed.
- 03
Carry the key fob into the rear dwell zone and remain within about 3 feet for approximately four seconds.
- 04
Watch for the tail-lamp flash and listen for the beep, then step clear as the split gate opens.
Important limits
- Open on Approach does not work with Phone as a Key.
- The vehicle must be off and in Park.
- Do not drive with the split gate open.
Quick checks.
- ✓If it does not open, confirm both settings are enabled and valet mode is off.
- ✓Close all doors and the split gate before retrying.
- ✓Use the physical control if the fob is not recognized in the dwell zone.
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2025 Ford Expedition Owner's Manual — Opening the Open on Approach Split Gate
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