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Mar 13, 2005 | 06:57 PM

shorthair

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liftgate latch

brothers 2000 exp. liftgate will not open, key turns both ways but neither latch releases. can gate be opened from inside & how please.
thanks in advance.

Mar 13, 2005 | 09:49 PM

Steina

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No - safety feature.

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Mar 15, 2005 | 05:53 AM

shorthair

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well since its closed and wont open with the key how do i get it opened to fix it.

Mar 15, 2005 | 07:07 AM

mueckster

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From: Damon (South East Texas)

My wife's 2000 Explorer Sport isn't here for me to get a visual, but I believe you can remove the panel on the back of the hatch while it is closed. Will be more difficult, but should be able to do it. Good Luck.

Mar 16, 2005 | 03:48 PM

shorthair

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when i looked at it there see,s to be a small "inspectioncover" right above the latch guess we'll find out if i can open it from there.

Apr 24, 2005 | 01:16 AM

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strange thing happened to me today. never had a problem with the liftgate glass in my 02 explorer, but got home and pressed release button by liscense plate but would not open. i locked and unlocked doors again but same thing.....any one seen this before???

May 1, 2005 | 07:56 PM

shorthair

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same problem as my brothers still no fix.

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