2011 Ford Escape rear gate

2011 FORD ESCAPE
49,550 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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GUY Y
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I have a rear gate that opens part time ( never when you want it to )
Apr 19, 2015 at 3:20 PM
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have a pro scan for codes and check battery in key fob.
Apr 19, 2015 at 3:47 PM
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GUY Y
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Would I have gotten the same answer had I given a donation ????
Apr 20, 2015 at 1:05 PM
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maybe but the lift gate is controlled by a module and it may be an intermittent problem or a connection problem that's why it only works when it feels like it from your description.
Apr 20, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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