How to Replace Power Liftgate Actuator 2011-2019 Ford Explorer

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This video shows you how to install a power liftgate actuator on your 2011-2019 Ford Explorer. If the rear liftgate won't open automatically anymore, it might be stuck, or the actuator may be broken.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2011 Ford Explorer
2012 Ford Explorer
2013 Ford Explorer
2014 Ford Explorer
2015 Ford Explorer
2016 Ford Explorer
2017 Ford Explorer
2018 Ford Explorer
2019 Ford Explorer
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 8mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/oa/1AXX...
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
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[@Supersix231]

I just pulled the harness out through the hole, (Gently, after watching this video) unplugged the old one and plugged in the new one. Zero panels removed.

[@joejaeg3r]

Everyone can save themselves time and effort by fast forwarding to 3:25. Pop & peel pack the plastic cover to reach and unclip the pigtail. Dealer quotes $400 for labor it took me under 15 min for whole replacement.

[@tommygarrison1992]

Ditto on what this guy said "Everyone can save themselves time and effort by fast forwarding to 3:25. Pop & peel pack the plastic cover to reach and unclip the pigtail. Dealer quotes $400 for labor it took me under 15 min for whole replacement." Only thing I'd like to add is that the connector was secured to the body with a push in type anchor, no big deal to pop off. One thing I was worried about was while researching I read comment somewhere that if the lift gate was raising up it wasn't the motor. Not accurate. Mine was raising up 3/4 the way and than would raise completely when the button was pushed. Would not lower at all electrically.
Replacing the motor fixed it all.

[@haggardish]

Great video. No preamble, no cheesy intro, just straight to work

[@stevefeilinger9967]

Thanks! By far the best video for this procedure on RUclips

[@jamesacker7343]

I replaced my actuator and only bent the trim panel over a bit to unplug the connector and did not damage anything. That cured my issue. As I suspected it was a broken wire in the rubber boot

[@mdawso2]

thank you so much for making this video!!!! it guided me step my step and worked out great

[@HiThisIsMine]

Wholly panel removal. And in the end you didn’t even pull that top panel off all the way.
Thanks for the video, just wanted to know if I needed to pull that panel off and now I know I don’t.

[@carlosocampo98]

Great video. THANK YOU, I really apreciate it! The video was really useful

[@1979rajiv]

Thank You sir !!

[@paulmartin7381]

Thanks for the tips on panel removement.

[@EValdez82]

My wiring harness seems to have detached from under the trim panel. I’m actually able to pull the connector through the hole. Door works but struts are bad. I’m assuming I can just replace the strut and push the electrical connector back through the hole without pulling the trim pieces?

[@SkippyRo]

3:17 Is this your vehicle, or is the owner going to be pissed that you creased the panel opposite the trim/pry tool?

[@jjelbrecht]

Thanks!

[@youtubecreator27]

why ford didn't put just like 3 more inch of wire ????

[@tgilsrud]

Replace this if the lift gate won’t close? Mine started opening faster than normal to 3/4 open and now won’t close

[@chuckmac19]

Isn't is possible to access the harness connector through the speaker hole?

[@Kylerkuo]

The electric liftgate from QLTC?

[@mikemorr5378]

dam ford does things the hard way just let the connector pull out with the strut repalce strut and push connector through the hole

[@ChandlerLaird]

I replaced it and now the power side liftgate won't give at all and go down

[@samuelugh5729]

Damnnn why ford why?? So much work for a struct. Gotta take off all those panels lol