Open the vehicle settings in the cluster or touchscreen and switch Power Liftgate off for unlatch-only operation; switch it back on to restore powered opening and closing.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for 2025 Explorer vehicles with a power liftgate; the menu location can be the cluster or touchscreen depending on region and configuration.
- Required equipment / service
- power liftgate
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified for 2025 Explorer vehicles with a power liftgate; the menu location can be the cluster or touchscreen depending on region and configuration.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Park the Explorer and open Vehicle settings in the instrument cluster or center display, depending on configuration.
- 02
Locate Power Liftgate and switch it off when powered movement is not wanted.
- 03
Press the exterior or remote liftgate control and confirm the gate only unlatches rather than moving under power.
- 04
Return to Vehicle settings and switch Power Liftgate on before expecting normal powered opening and closing.
Important limits
- Off does not lock out the latch; the liftgate can still unlatch.
- Support the liftgate appropriately if operating it manually.
- Keep people and cargo clear whenever powered movement is restored.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the liftgate unlatches but does not rise, confirm Power Liftgate is on.
- ✓If the setting is not in the cluster, check Vehicle settings on the touchscreen.
- ✓If powered movement stops after enabling it, inspect for an obstruction or warning message.
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2025 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual — Switching the Power Liftgate On or Off
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