2004 Freestar rear lift gate handle
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Well, after 6 years and 83,000 miles I finally got "Handle In My Hand" gremlin this past Saturday. Brought home 1,950 lbs of TREX lumber in the back of the van (squated, but handled it OK). Unloaded it and went to unlatch the bungie from the rear door and I'm standing there looking at the handle in my hand. Since the door was already open, I was back in business in about 15 minutes.
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FordOwner97,
You can find all the instructions here: https://www.fordforum.com/forum/ford...rations-29108/
You can find all the instructions here: https://www.fordforum.com/forum/ford...rations-29108/
I try.
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Joined: Jun 2014
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How open the
the handle falling off got me searching for solutions on the internet and led me to this form.
First off, thanks for sharing the wealth of information on here!
Secondly, now that (I think) I know how to take the inside cover off ; and put the latch back on - thanks to the diagrams posted on here. How do I actually get the trunk hatch to open without the handle? I have power liftgate and tried using a flathead screwdriver to "pull the lever" through the outside holes (where the handle fell off). however, the hatch doesn't seem to want to open.
I appreciate any and all input on how to go about opening the hatch without the latch.
Thanks
Paul
First off, thanks for sharing the wealth of information on here!
Secondly, now that (I think) I know how to take the inside cover off ; and put the latch back on - thanks to the diagrams posted on here. How do I actually get the trunk hatch to open without the handle? I have power liftgate and tried using a flathead screwdriver to "pull the lever" through the outside holes (where the handle fell off). however, the hatch doesn't seem to want to open.
I appreciate any and all input on how to go about opening the hatch without the latch.
Thanks
Paul
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Can you please email the directions on getting this fixed to. my handle fell off. Samcreitz80@gmail.com Please.. i have to break lights out.
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Joined: Jul 2015
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Ah, yes. Just like everyone else.....the tailgate handle of my 2004 Ford Freestar came off the car. Any info to help with this problem would be greatly appreciated! 
My email is dljameyson@gmail.com
Thank you in advance!
My email is dljameyson@gmail.com
Thank you in advance!
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Posting Personal Emails
Hey guys - posting your personal email addresses here is a very bad idea. PM someone if you want information provided directly or follow the links provided in the previous posts (there have been HUNDREDS) in order to find the information on you seek on liftgate (and other) fixes.
Placing your personal email in these forums will fill your email inbox with SPAM which is something, I must assume, you do not want.
Placing your personal email in these forums will fill your email inbox with SPAM which is something, I must assume, you do not want.
