Hey man great video. However I am confused about one thing. What was the purpose of putting a nut on the rod? What exactly does it do? Can’t you just reach in through the back window and push it to the side without putting the nut?
My 2004 is become same problem I shall also do same you SMART short cut thanks I ask 1 question, why manufacturer not make in side handle same like doors handle?
Salty, that’s the point. After repeated replacements of the part, by removing the plastic panel, I improvised and created a new, functional “whatever works” way to open the lift gate.
This is the most useful video I have ever found on youtube.! I just smacked that Subscribe button!
Fantastic fix. Saved me a lot of headache. Much appreciated.
Outstanding Joe!
Joe, how'd you do it?
Okay so he needs a award for selfless wisdom. Thank you genuinely kind sir!
thank you. thank you.
Smart thank you 🙏🏼 great for car camping
Very smart man and I seriously do appreciate this video that you had made and have a blessed day Sir
Omg your my hero it totally worked
Barbara that is awesome!
Great for camping too when you sleep in the Explorer. Better than crawling thru the front to get out. 👍
Sweet!!
Hey man great video. However I am confused about one thing. What was the purpose of putting a nut on the rod? What exactly does it do? Can’t you just reach in through the back window and push it to the side without putting the nut?
The purpose of the nut on the rod, for me, simply provides a larger surface to "grab." Nothing mechanical. Only functional.
My 2004 is become same problem I shall also do same you SMART short cut thanks
I ask 1 question, why manufacturer not make in side handle same like doors handle?
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Genius and Hilarious!
Mine wont budge. Its stiff.
Tricia, any update on your progress?
@@HelloPastorMike hey! I ripped off the back plastic cover, out some WD40 and just open it from the back now pushing that yellow thing to the left.
What is the name of the yellow plastic piece that connects to the rod and the handle?
Mallory, I don't recall. Sorry.
@@HelloPastorMike thanks for replying it was worth a try lol I'm struggling to find this thing
I’m doing that and it makes the little noise but still won’t open
Ruu, any update on your progress?
What size nut did you use? Thanks
11mm
@@HelloPastorMike Thanks!!
Dr. Mike that is not ghetto.
That is how FORD should have made it from the start!
01 ford explorer sport hatch window or hatch gait want open
YOU CALL IT GHETTO I CALL IT SMART
nice bro lol
You could have removed the plastic panel rather than sawing a square though it but whatever works for you bud
Salty, that’s the point. After repeated replacements of the part, by removing the plastic panel, I improvised and created a new, functional “whatever works” way to open the lift gate.