Liftgate Glass won’t open 2005 Expedition Limited

[S0ccerM0m88]

1st my license plate light burned out on the drivers side. Which did something to my tailgate window glass release button wiring?? I am assuming this due to how close they are in diagrams I’ve seen in the chilton and online. My issue is I can not get my glass to open. The whole tailgate will open. But the glass by its self will no longer open. I can hear it clicking when I hit liftgate glass on my keyfob. Do you know how to get the glass open?? I can’t replace the part because it’s where the glass latches to liftgate. I cant remove the inside panel because I cant open the glass??? Help!! Please!!

 

[Hamfisted]

But you got your tag light replaced right ? The lens is just held in by a phillips screw and it's a regular #194 bulb.
With the doors unlocked, does the release button work when you press it? (The one above the tag...). Like you can hear the latch releasing? Or is it completely dead ?
The glass is spring loaded at the latch. Try pressing in at the handle or smacking it with your palm while you're pressing the release on your remote. New latches are still available from the dealer or online.










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[S0ccerM0m88]

Yes I attached the license plate light cover I got to replace the one that melted.

 

[S0ccerM0m88]

This is the part I got to replace the liftgate glass release button. But I can’t get the liftgate inside panel off without the glass being open???

 

[BigOleFordFan]

Yes I attached the license plate light cover I got to replace the one that melted.

WHere did you get this part ? or do you have the part # ?

 

[whtbronco]

Both parts in the OP's pics appear to be used to me.

This one from Dorman looks just like the ones on our Expeditions, though it says it doesn't fit. For $15 it might be worth a shot.

Amazon.com: Dorman 68174 License Plate Lens Compatible with Select Ford/Mercury Models : Automotive

Buy Dorman 68174 License Plate Lens Compatible with Select Ford/Mercury Models: License Plate Lights - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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EDIT: There are reviews that report these fit both the Gen 2 and Gen 3 Expeditions.

 

[whtbronco]

Here's the Ford part number: F6DZ-13550-BA

F6DZ-13550-BA F6DZ13550BA Genuine Ford Part

Ford part # F6DZ-13550-BA F6DZ13550BA, Base part # 13550, $74.57 online at FordPartsGiant.com. Wholesale-priced and fast-delivered Ford parts Lamp Assembly - Licence Plate.

www.fordpartsgiant.com

 

[S0ccerM0m88]

WHere did you get this part ? or do you have the part # ?

I got the part from pick and pull out of another 05 expedition

 

[S0ccerM0m88]

WHere did you get this part ? or do you have the part # ?

My issue isn’t the part. It’s getting to the part. Due to the glass hatch not opening I can’t get the inside panel off.

 

[S0ccerM0m88]

But you got your tag light replaced right ? The lens is just held in by a phillips screw and it's a regular #194 bulb.
With the doors unlocked, does the release button work when you press it? (The one above the tag...). Like you can hear the latch releasing? Or is it completely dead ?
The glass is spring loaded at the latch. Try pressing in at the handle or smacking it with your palm while you're pressing the release on your remote. New latches are still available from the dealer or online.

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I can hear it lock and unlock inside. But it won’t release for the glass to open. The full back hatch will open.