This is happening to mine now as well so I’m finding this technique very helpful and this thread amusing.
Tailgate button sticking?
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StealthyBulldog
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I actually stopped in and was talking to my dealer and told him I would have to get it in. Told him I figured it was the trim piece and he said he would just order both a button and trim piece. I said i was just thinking it's the trim, but he figured he'd order both just in case. Honestly I kinda just wanted to try altering the trim piece myself so I could report back to the forum what to do!!
I have the weathertech cargo mat and no button issue. I do run through a works car wash a few times a week and don’t live in a dusty or wintery area. I’m betting it’s more of a fine grime issue getting through the weather stripping between the lift gate and the body. Has anyone taken it apart or tried hitting it with compressed air?
I’ll put some air to it tomorrow and see what happens. Mine has only just started to act up so I may not be a good barometer to judge the air on. I have the weather tech may as well but I’ve never seen any dirt beyond the weather stripping.
I’ve noticed some fine particles in between the valleys of the weather stripping that I have to blow out about once a week. The car wash I go to has the free vacuums and compressed air hoses.
Pete6114
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Had my 2019 Expedition for 2 weeks now. 1 week in i just could not press the button to close it. Guess it was stuck. Tried to close from the button on the dash, and it wouldn't work either. Kept pushing the lift gate button and it eventually worked. Happened a couple more times that same day. Of course it's been working just fine this morning when i went to the dealer and he said to come back when it's sticking again.
Pete6114
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Update: Turns out that there's a updated part for the Liftgate Trim Cover, Rear Lower more details on - https://www.carid.com/2018-ford-exp...rd-oe-lift-gate-interior-trim-2460677017.html, which the Button sits in and was ordered today. New part# KL1Z7842906BB. This will hopefully stop the button from sticking or whatever it's issue is.
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StealthyBulldog
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It would be great to remedy this sticky situation!
*deleted the first part of my post, guess I should drive it more, I always drive my work vehicle! Haha
*deleted the first part of my post, guess I should drive it more, I always drive my work vehicle! Haha
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LostSailor7
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Have had same problem. Decided to try WD40 - sprayed it around the crack between button and the trim. After a thorough bath of WD40 to get the grit out, works again. Took only a couple minutes. Not sure if WD40 will damage the switch over time, but for now problem seems to be solved.
jastevenson
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If it’s still under warranty can get it replaced. Had mine replaced a month ago. Works well now, I think they updated the part since it was a poor design and a lot of people had the issue.
