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charles_raven29

Territory automatic tailgate hall sensor issue

I have a 2005 Ford Territory with a gasoline engine. Recently, the automatic tailgate stopped opening fully. I scanned it and there's an error stored related to the tailgate hall sensor. I suspect a bad connection, but I'm not sure where to start. Anyone else run into this?

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marvinkoenig1

Oh man, that sounds familiar! I had a similar issue with my Territory. The automatic tailgate can be a real pain. From what you describe, it really does sound like a wiring issue related to the hall sensor. I remember having the same error code stored. Definitely check the connections first before assuming the sensor itself is bad, because the sensors themselves are usually pretty robust.

charles_raven29 (Author)

Thanks for the info! When you say connections, are we talking the plug right at the sensor on the tailgate motor, or should I be tracing wires further back into the car?

marvinkoenig1

Okay, so in my case, it turned out to be a corroded connector right near the tailgate motor assembly. I'd advise checking that first. However, and this is important, I am not saying you should perform repairs yourself if you are not trained. Seriously, you could cause even more damage, or worse, injure yourself. To be honest, I eventually gave up and took it to a reputable workshop to get it sorted out properly. They identified and fixed the faulty wiring quickly.

charles_raven29 (Author)

Appreciate the advice. I poked around a bit, and while I could see the connector, it was awkward to reach. I'll take your advice and book it into the workshop to get looked at, thanks again. They are estimating 95€ to get it fixed.

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