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Dorman 901-209 Liftgate Release Switch
Reliable Liftgate Latch Release Switch for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury
The Dorman 901-209 Liftgate Latch Release Switch is designed to restore proper function to the trunk lid release system on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. Engineered with durable black finish and snap mount design, this switch ensures a secure fit and reliable operation for models including the Ford F-150, Explorer, Mustang, and Lincoln MKX.
- Durable black finish for corrosion resistance
- Blade terminal type with 2 male terminals for secure electrical connection
- Includes 2 female connectors for easy installation
- Snap mount type for straightforward replacement
- Compatible with multiple Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models
Product Details and Specifications
The Dorman 901-209 Liftgate Latch Release Switch features a black color and finish that blends seamlessly with vehicle interiors. It includes two blade-type male terminals and two female connectors, providing a reliable electrical connection. The snap mount design allows for quick and secure installation without the need for additional hardware. This switch is packaged with one trunk lid release switch, ready to replace a faulty or worn component.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
This liftgate latch release switch is compatible with a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, including but not limited to the Ford F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, Explorer, Escape, Edge, Mustang, and the Lincoln MKC, MKS, MKT, MKX, MKZ, as well as the Mercury Mariner and Mountaineer. It is designed to meet the electrical and mechanical requirements of these models, ensuring proper fit and function.
Common Issues Addressed by This Switch
- Failure to open the trunk or liftgate using the release switch
- Intermittent or no electrical response from the trunk release button
- Loose or damaged electrical connections at the liftgate latch
- Wear and tear causing switch malfunction or sticking
- Replacement of broken or cracked switch housing
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Dorman 901-209 switch requires disconnecting the vehicle battery to ensure safety. The snap mount design allows the switch to be easily removed and replaced without special tools. Ensure the blade terminals and female connectors are securely attached to prevent electrical issues. Verify proper operation of the trunk release after installation before reassembling any interior panels.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Dorman parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards for fit, form, and function. The 901-209 Liftgate Latch Release Switch undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure durability and reliable performance. This part is backed by Dorman's limited warranty, providing coverage against defects in material and workmanship under normal use.
| Brand | Dorman |
| Part Number | 901-209 |
| Color | Black |
| Connector Gender | Female |
| Connector Included | Yes |
| Connector Quantity | 2 |
| Friction Material Thickness | Black |
| Mount Type | Snap |
| Package Contents | 1 Trunk Lid Release Switch |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
This part fits 179 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2023 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2022 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2021 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2020 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2019 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2018 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2018 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | w/Manual Liftgate; On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2018 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Flex | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Fusion | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Mustang | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Taurus | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKC | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKT | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKZ | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2017 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | w/Manual Liftgate; On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2017 | Ford | F-150 | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Flex | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Fusion | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Mustang | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Taurus | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKC | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKT | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKZ | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2016 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | w/Manual Liftgate; On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2016 | Ford | F-150 | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Flex | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Fusion | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Mustang | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Taurus | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKC | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKS | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKT | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKZ | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2015 | Ford | Escape | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | w/Manual Liftgate; On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2015 | Ford | F-150 | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Flex | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Fusion | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Mustang | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Taurus | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKC | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKS | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKT | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKX | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKZ | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Ford | C-Max | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2014 | Ford | Escape | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | w/Manual Liftgate; On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2014 | Ford | Fiesta | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Ford | Flex | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Ford | Fusion | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Ford | Taurus | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKS | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKT | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKX | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKZ | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Ford | C-Max | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2013 | Ford | Escape | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | w/Manual Liftgate; On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2013 | Ford | Fiesta | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Ford | Flex | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Ford | Fusion | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Ford | Taurus | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKS | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKT | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKX | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKZ | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2012 | Ford | Escape | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | w/Manual Liftgate; On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2012 | Ford | Fiesta | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Ford | Flex | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Ford | Taurus | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKS | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKT | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKX | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2011 | Ford | Escape | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | w/Manual Liftgate; On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2011 | Ford | Fiesta | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Ford | Flex | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Ford | Taurus | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKS | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKT | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKX | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Mercury | Mariner | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2010 | Ford | Escape | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | w/Manual Liftgate; On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2010 | Ford | Flex | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Ford | Taurus | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKS | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKT | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKX | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Mercury | Mariner | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2009 | Ford | Escape | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2009 | Ford | Flex | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus X | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Lincoln | MKS | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Lincoln | MKX | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercury | Mariner | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2008 | Ford | Escape | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus X | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Lincoln | MKX | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Mercury | Mariner | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Ford | Edge | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2007 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2007 | Ford | Focus | Wagon | N/A | |
| 2007 | Lincoln | MKX | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2006 | Ford | Focus | Wagon | N/A | |
| 2006 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | ||
| 2005 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2005 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2005 | Ford | Focus | Wagon | N/A | |
| 2005 | Lincoln | Aviator | N/A | ||
| 2005 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2005 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | ||
| 2004 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2004 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2004 | Ford | Focus | Wagon | N/A | |
| 2004 | Lincoln | Aviator | N/A | ||
| 2004 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2004 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | ||
| 2003 | Ford | Expedition | N/A | ||
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2003 | Ford | Focus | Wagon | N/A | |
| 2003 | Lincoln | Aviator | N/A | ||
| 2003 | Lincoln | Navigator | N/A | ||
| 2003 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | ||
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | On Outside of Liftgate | |
| 2002 | Ford | Focus | Wagon | N/A | |
| 2002 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Ford | Focus | Wagon | N/A | |
| 2000 | Ford | Focus | Wagon | N/A |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.