2023 Aviator Hands Free Liftgate

[Dguffin]

I tried just replacing the dummy module behind the rear bumper and configuring it. That didn’t work by itself. I finally had time to follow the Explorer ST forum forscan instructions and now my hands free lift works on my 2023 Aviator. A replacement Aviator module and Explorer ST forum forscan instructions should get this deleted feature back.

 

[tgara]

I tried just replacing the dummy module behind the rear bumper and configuring it. That didn’t work by itself. I finally had time to follow the Explorer ST forum forscan instructions and now my hands free lift works on my 2023 Aviator. A replacement Aviator module and Explorer ST forum forscan instructions should get this deleted feature back.View attachment 18059View attachment 18060View attachment 18061

Nice! But does this kind of addition void the warranty? I could see how Lincoln would say yes, yes it does! No warranty coverage for you!

 

[Dguffin]

I work on this stuff everyday. No need to worry about warranty. As long as I made the wife happy, I’m happy.

 

[icemantx]

Any word on a retrofit from Ford/Lincoln?

 

[Dguffin]

No plans for retrofitting from Ford/Lincoln.

 

[peterk9]

Any word on a retrofit from Ford/Lincoln?

As mentioned, there are no plans to retrofit the hands-free liftgate that I am aware of. However, a member of the Explorer forum did manage to get the parts to activate his. See post #21.

Peter

 

[sixx816]

I tried just replacing the dummy module behind the rear bumper and configuring it. That didn’t work by itself. I finally had time to follow the Explorer ST forum forscan instructions and now my hands free lift works on my 2023 Aviator. A replacement Aviator module and Explorer ST forum forscan instructions should get this deleted feature back.View attachment 18059View attachment 18060View attachment 18061

Does anyone have the correct part # of this module for a 2023 Aviator?

 

[peterk9]

Does anyone have the correct part # of this module for a 2023 Aviator?

Welcome to the Forum.
Original 2020-2023 Ford Control Module JX7Z-14B291-E | Levittown Ford Parts
If you want to pay more, then check the following;

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/electrical/control-modules/liftgate-control-module-control-unit-p-jx7z14b291e#/partMatched?pdp=y

Peter

 

[sixx816]

Welcome to the Forum.
Original 2020-2023 Ford Control Module JX7Z-14B291-E | Levittown Ford Parts
If you want to pay more, then check the following;

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/electrical/control-modules/liftgate-control-module-control-unit-p-jx7z14b291e#/partMatched?pdp=y

Peter

Thank you!!! Gonna try and find someone to do what post 21 suggests. Will update with results.

 

[Going_Going_Gone]

We have two (Ford & Lincoln) vehicles with the hands-free lift gate operation, and neither work all that great. But comparison, my sister had a 2007 Escape with the hands-free lift gate and it always worked on the first kick. With either of our newer ones, you look like a fool kicking at the spare tire and rarely getting the lift gate to open. If I bought a newer model, I'd take the $50 and call it "good."

 

[peterk9]

We have two (Ford & Lincoln) vehicles with the hands-free lift gate operation, and neither work all that great. But comparison, my sister had a 2007 Escape with the hands-free lift gate and it always worked on the first kick. With either of our newer ones, you look like a fool kicking at the spare tire and rarely getting the lift gate to open. If I bought a newer model, I'd take the $50 and call it "good."

It's a great feature and one I miss the most. I'd say it worked 95% of the time on the first try. I guess it's one of those options that you either like or don't like.

Peter

 

[tvanhall]

Hands free lift gate works "first kick" once you learn the location of the sensors. On the models with tow package, it is right under the "seam" for the hitch cover on each side. We love it on our vehicle, works great.

 

[jestew3]

Thanks for the write up. I swapped the module in our '23 Aviator last weekend. Do you remember what BodyCM line you changed for your Aviator? I am going to enable Bambi mode as well.

Thank you!

 

[peterk9]

Thanks for the write up. I swapped the module in our '23 Aviator last weekend. Do you remember what BodyCM line you changed for your Aviator? I am going to enable Bambi mode as well.

Thank you!

Welcome to the Forum.

Peter

 

[GoTerps04]

Thank you!!! Gonna try and find someone to do what post 21 suggests. Will update with results.

Any success?

My 2023 Aviator had the infrared motion sensors “deleted”, so I was going to install them but it says I need to run the LIN new module initialization procedure with a diagnostic scan tool. Any recommendation on a scan tool? I haven’t done this in a while, mine is an outdated scan tool for 06 mustang.

 

[bobhamb]

Thank you!!! Gonna try and find someone to do what post 21 suggests. Will update with results.

Hello. I just got my 2023 Black Label Grand Touring hands-free liftgate to work. I bought a used Ford module, but it didn't work. I then ordered a 2023 Aviator module from Levittown Ford and it works very well. Of course, you need forscan to finish the job.

 

[icemantx]

Hello. I just got my 2023 Black Label Grand Touring hands-free liftgate to work. I bought a used Ford module, but it didn't work. I then ordered a 2023 Aviator module from Levittown Ford and it works very well. Of course, you need forscan to finish the job.

I ordered the control module from Levittown today for my 2023 Aviator and will install it when it arrives in early May.

 

[icemantx]

Nice! But does this kind of addition void the warranty? I could see how Lincoln would say yes, yes it does! No warranty coverage for you!

This is a great question…

 

[bobhamb]

This is a great question…

I would say that if you don't make a mess with Forscan, they would have nothing to void.

 

[bbf2530]

This is a great question…

Hi iceman. This is the short story (which does not cover every possible “Yeah but…” possibility and turned out to be longer than I planned ): Any alteration to our vehicles, as they came from the manufacture, may affect warranty claims coverage.

However, it does not automatically “void the warranty”. Voiding the warranty means absolutely nothing will ever be covered under warranty, ever again.
Very few things “void” the warranty. Two examples would be using a vehicle for racing (and being discovered doing so), Salvage titles etc.

On the other hand, any aftermarket modifications may/will lead to warranty claims denial by the Dealership and Lincoln, if the modification can be determined (by the manufacturer) to have lead to the problem. Even if the equipment we installed was “factory” equipment (i.e. the Lincoln factory hitch, wiring harnesses etc.)

It may seem like only semantics, but it is an important distinction.

For example: Vehicle owners who have had their windows tinted and later had power window issues have had their warranty claim denied. The manufacturer has claimed the added tint caused a strain on the power window motor (friction). Or that the installer damaged something during the installation etc.

In this case (adding a trailer hitch), any future warranty claims for electrical and/or electronic issues that can be remotely connected to the trailer hitch wiring modifications (even if only remotely connected to it) could possibly be denied.
And contrary to what some may feel/state on the Internet, in modification cases such as this, the “Magnuson-Moss Act” does not offer any protection.

A possible exception would be if we have our Lincoln Dealer perform the installation. However, according to the equipment and installation, our recourse then may have to be against the dealer, not Lincoln. That’s where warranty claims coverage and denials can become very sticky.

Also…It does not matter if the Service Manager, Tech etc. told us they don’t care, is our friend etc…the final decision on all warranty claims is up to the vehicle manufacturer, not the Dealership Service Department. Especially in the case of costly claims. And most Dealerships won’t be willing to eat the costs on a large warranty claim if the vehicle manufacturer says no.

And keep in mind, I am not implying these types of modifications will always/definitely lead to a warranty claims denial. Or that the Dealer/Lincoln will even notice the modification.
Only that it is possible, and has occurred in the past. So each of us simply needs to utilize the knowledge and make a decision which is best for us.

Again, a long short-story which does not cover every contingency.

Hope this helps and good luck.