Luis J Munoz

so I fixed it today, I spent about 2 hours tracking down the part number (the three dealerships in my area could not find the part so I had to find it for them.. Humble Brag) once I had the Part number (bt4z78431a78b) I found that 1 of the 3 dealerships had the part the next closest dealership with the part was in Kansas HA lucked out!

 

so I purchased it for $146 which I believe i could get cheaper on the web but I like being able to see the part in person before purchase and know that it is a FoMoCo part, took it home and installed which was super easy. the liftgate works flawlessly now, the Liftgate actuator that I removed was completely binded up (I could not compress it with my hand) I think the previous owner didn't know how to use the liftgate properly as from my research this part isnt something that breaks on its own especially with only 2 years of use which would explain the lack stock on the shelf's for purchase in NA and lack of info on the actual part.

 

 

but anyways I would like to say thanks to everyone for your guidance.

What directions did you use to change out the actuator rod? I've been looking at it but can't figure how to get to the base of the motor without removing the entire side panel.

What procedures did you use to replace the actuator? The local dealer wanted $600 to do it and I can't handle that.

Driving a 2011 Ford Edge Limited. No roof rails.

I have always been a planner and didn't want to get stuck with figuring out a solution when I needed it most.

If you have a load where you have to drive with the lift partially open, (i.e. purchasing a christmas tree) how do you secure it so it isn't completely up in the air when driving. I have looked around and seen some people engage the lock and tie it to that. I also saw tht suburu has a small hole that you can expose to hook into. Just wondering if anyone here has figured out a good alternative.

Thanks, if you have pictures of your solution that would be great.