Liftgate - Does Not Release Or Pop-Up: Overview

Article No.
99-9-2

^ LIFTGATE - DOES NOT "POP-UP" - VEHICLES
BUILT FROM 9/1/1998

^ LIFTGATE - LIFTGATE LATCH NOT RELEASING
USING INTERIOR RELEASE OR RKE
TRANSMITTER - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 9/1/1998
THROUGH 12/15/1998

^ LIFTGATE - MISALIGNMENT OR HIGH CLOSING
EFFORT-VEHICLES BUILT FROM 10/1/1998

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1999 COUGAR

ISSUE
The following are concerns that may arise with the liftgate:

^ Liftgate latch not releasing using interior release or RKE transmitter.

^ Does not "pop up" when unlocked

^ Misalignment

^ High closing efforts

There are a variety of causes which together or individually may contribute to each/all of these conditions.

ACTION
Reposition the power actuator, inspect for latch assist spring, and/or inspect liftgate struts. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

NOTE
FOLLOW EACH PROCEDURE CAREFULLY PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE SPECIFIC VEHICLE BUILD DATE RANGES LISTED.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Corrosion Perforation Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

990902AB Install Additional Assist 0.2 Hr.
Spring(s) One Or Two

990902AC Replace Lift Gate Strut(s) - 0.2Hr.
One Or Two

990902A Reposition Power Actuator 0.3 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
63406A10 07
63431 B04 07

OASIS CODES: 111000, 112000, 205000