Rear Hatch Delay?

[Garrett]

Is there a way to set the rear hatch to delay before closing, or do you just have to always be swift like a ninja?

 

[Randy Schmidt]

Ninji style my brother... Thats where its at.

 

[16plati]

Is there a way to set the rear hatch to delay before closing, or do you just have to always be swift like a ninja?

Stand to the side of the hatch and stick your arm in the trunk then press the button. It’s inky like 1’ into the trunk, should be able to do that and not have to worry about being hit. Unless you’re a midget

 

[Bonji]

Stand to the side of the hatch and stick your arm in the trunk then press the button. It’s inky like 1’ into the trunk, should be able to do that and not have to worry about being hit. Unless you’re a midget

Gen 4 has the hatch button on the bottom lip of the hatch itself, not inside the rear like earlier Gens. And...Gen 4 doesn't have the same delay as Gen 3.

 

[JExpedition07]

I hate the electric hatch on mine. The manual one on my XLT was so much easier/better.

 

[Flexpedition]

Does a gentle manual tug on the hatch engage the electric close as well, or is using the switch the only option?

I use the remote myself. Can be upto 2 miles away and it works.

 

[16plati]

Gen 4 has the hatch button on the bottom lip of the hatch itself, not inside the rear like earlier Gens. And...Gen 4 doesn't have the same delay as Gen 3.

Oh, well if it’s on the bottom lip than there should be zero issue closing it. #4thgenexpedtionownerproblems

 

[Deadman]

I love the hatch mounted button over the stupid interior mounted button that you need to take cover from.
I'm still trying to learn the foot trick that opens and closes the hatch. So far I'e learned that hooking up a trailer the foot thing is great at opening the hatch and slamming it right into your face.

 

[Bonji]

I love the hatch mounted button over the stupid interior mounted button that you need to take cover from.
I'm still trying to learn the foot trick that opens and closes the hatch. So far I'e learned that hooking up a trailer the foot thing is great at opening the hatch and slamming it right into your face.

I prefer the interior mounted one with its delay. I can leave the last six pack in there...reach in, hit the button, remove six pack, and be clear before she starts closing. Now I have to have everything in order/in arms before reaching up for the button...not the easiest thing with two arm-loads of brewskis.

 

[aggiegrad05]

I prefer the interior mounted one with its delay. I can leave the last six pack in there...reach in, hit the button, remove six pack, and be clear before she starts closing. Now I have to have everything in order/in arms before reaching up for the button...not the easiest thing with two arm-loads of brewskis.

You just described the purpose of the kick-to-close feature.

 

[scottdm]

I love the hatch mounted button over the stupid interior mounted button that you need to take cover from.
I'm still trying to learn the foot trick that opens and closes the hatch. So far I'e learned that hooking up a trailer the foot thing is great at opening the hatch and slamming it right into your face.

The foot trick feature should have never made it to production without being able to disable it with a button on the dash, etc. I have disconnected the antenna on mine to avoid getting smacked when it opens/closes on it's own. My favorite was loading items in the trunk area, and having it close on the back of your head!

 

[Bonji]

You just described the purpose of the kick-to-close feature.

My favorite was loading items in the trunk area, and having it close on the back of your head!

My kick sensors must get too much mud or something...worked once at the dealer. I am happy not to get the surprise smack...and prefer the Gen 3 version of the button. Just personal preference.

 

[Deadman]

Try putting a ball mount in the receiver hitch, that lift gate flies open and tries to break your nose! lol.

 

[F150 Pat]

Where is the kick sensor at and what does it look like? It's very hard to get ours to work. It does work once in a while but you have to wave your foot under about 20 times. I have looked underneath and cant see anything.

 

[Deadman]

If you kick straight up the center, mine opens every time.

 

[aggiegrad05]

If you kick straight up the center, mine opens every time.

Same...one swift kick in and out (no side to side) and it works like a champ. Although I go to the left of the hitch not right up the middle.

 

[Artie]

Same...one swift kick in and out (no side to side) and it works like a champ. Although I go to the left of the hitch not right up the middle.

The swift move is key here.... in and out, no delay at the top. It took me a couple times before I learned the motion that the sensor desired. Other than the hitch obscuring the sensor occasionally it works every time.

 

[doktoroktobor]

The swift move is key here.... in and out, no delay at the top. It took me a couple times before I learned the motion that the sensor desired. Other than the hitch obscuring the sensor occasionally it works every time.

I spent at least 5 minutes trying every kind of kick possible the other day and the dang thing wouldn't open. I crawled around underneath and couldn't see a sensor. Then I get home and walk past the trunk and it pops open unexpectedly! Maybe it's just me....

 

[Artie]

I spent at least 5 minutes trying every kind of kick possible the other day and the dang thing wouldn't open. I crawled around underneath and couldn't see a sensor. Then I get home and walk past the trunk and it pops open unexpectedly! Maybe it's just me....

Idk. Just reading what everyone’s experiencing it seems like each sensor is completely different than the next.