How to service and repair the trunk or liftgate hinge on Ford Escort?

Repair service on the trunk or liftgate hinge requires adjustment of the luggage compartment door hinge torsion bars that should be completed when the door is closed and latched for proper opening function without excessive effort. Installation of the left-hand (LH) torsion bar requires selection of the inner notch while positioning the right-hand (RH) torsion bar on the outer notch is needed for standard setup. The tension of the luggage compartment door can be increased by moving both torsion bars to their outer positions but tension decreases when moving them to their inner positions.

How to service and repair the trunk or liftgate hinge on Ford Mustang?

The repair process of trunk or liftgate hinges begins with disconnecting the electrical part. Initially disconnect every electrical connector before removing the lift cylinder together with the luggage compartment lid hinge bolts. Before you remove the nuts and hinge you should cut away the sealer that surrounds the luggage compartment lid hinge. The installation process requires reinstallation of fresh sealer whenever the initial sealer gets removed which will be followed by reversing all removal steps.

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Ford Hinge, Rear Driver Side Part Number: BE8Z-5442701-A
$107.67 MSRP: $209.87
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- Other Name: Hinge - Luggage Compartment Door; Deck Lid Hinge, Rear Left; Door Hinge
- Position: Rear Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fiesta | 2011-2019 | S, SE, SEL, Titanium | 3 Cyl 1.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
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Ford Hinge, Rear Part Number: FT4Z-5842900-B
$35.64 MSRP: $51.88
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- Other Name: Hinge Assembly; Liftgate Hinge, Rear; Door Hinge; Liftgate Hinge
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: FT4Z-5842900-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Edge | 2015-2024 | SE, SEL, Sport, ST, ST-Line, Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Hinge, Rear Driver Side Part Number: FR3Z-6342701-A
$69.98 MSRP: $101.87
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- Other Name: Hinge Assembly; Deck Lid Hinge, Rear Left; Door Hinge
- Position: Rear Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2015-2023 | Bullitt, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Mach 1, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, Shelby GT500, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford Hinge, Rear Part Number: 6L2Z-7842900-AA
$42.45 MSRP: $61.78
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly; Liftgate Hinge, Rear; Door Hinge; Liftgate Hinge
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 1L2Z-7842900-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Explorer | 1991-2010 | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, NBX, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- Explorer Sport | 2001-2003 | Base, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Hinge, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: FR3Z-6342700-A
$66.15 MSRP: $96.28
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly; Deck Lid Hinge, Rear Right; Door Hinge
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2015-2023 | Bullitt, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Mach 1, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, Shelby GT500, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford Upper Hinge, Driver Side Part Number: HK3Z-6126810-D
$143.27 MSRP: $226.68
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- Other Name: Hinge Assembly - Rear Door
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: HK3Z-6126810-C
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-Transit | 2022-2023 | Base | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- Transit-150 | 2018-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-250 | 2018-2023 | Base, PTV | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-350 | 2018-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-350 HD | 2018-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
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Ford Upper Hinge, Driver Side Part Number: KK4Z-6126810-B
$154.96 MSRP: $225.57
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly - Rear Door
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: KK4Z-6126810-C
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-Transit | 2022-2023 | Base | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- Transit-150 | 2021-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Transit-250 | 2021-2023 | Base, PTV | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Transit-350 | 2021-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Transit-350 HD | 2021-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Hinge, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: JL1Z-7842900-A
$127.78 MSRP: $186.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly; Liftgate Hinge, Rear Right; Door Hinge; Liftgate Hinge
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Expedition | 2018-2024 | King Ranch, Limited, Max King Ranch, Max Limited, Max Platinum, Max SSV, Max XL, Max XLT, Platinum, SSV, Timberline, XL, XL STX, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Lower Hinge, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: HK3Z-1542900-E
$209.06 MSRP: $306.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly - Rear Door; Door Hinge, Rear Right Lower; Liftgate Hinge; Door Hinge
- Position: Rear Lower Passenger Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-Transit | 2022-2023 | Base | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- Transit-150 | 2020-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Transit-250 | 2020-2023 | Base, PTV | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Transit-350 | 2020-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Transit-350 HD | 2020-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Lower Hinge, Rear Driver Side Part Number: HK3Z-1542900-F
$206.82 MSRP: $307.77
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly - Rear Door; Door Hinge, Rear Left Lower; Liftgate Hinge; Door Hinge
- Position: Rear Lower Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-Transit | 2022-2023 | Base | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- Transit-150 | 2018-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-250 | 2018-2023 | Base, PTV | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-350 | 2018-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-350 HD | 2018-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
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Ford Lower Hinge, Rear Driver Side Part Number: KK4Z-1542900-C
$176.03 MSRP: $256.23
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly - Rear Door; Door Hinge, Rear Left Lower
- Position: Rear Lower Driver Side
- Replaces: KK4Z-1542900-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-Transit | 2022-2023 | Base | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- Transit-150 | 2019-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-250 | 2019-2023 | Base, PTV | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-350 | 2019-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-350 HD | 2019-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
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Ford Hinge, Driver Side Part Number: PR3Z-6342701-A
$76.54 MSRP: $111.42
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge - Luggage Compartment Door
- Position: Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2024 | Dark Horse, Dark Horse Premium, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Hinge Part Number: PR3Z-6342700-A
$76.54 MSRP: $111.42
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge - Luggage Compartment Door
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2024 | Dark Horse, Dark Horse Premium, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Hinge, Rear Driver Side Part Number: DG1Z-5442701-A
$42.72 MSRP: $62.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly; Deck Lid Hinge, Rear Left; Door Hinge
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: AG1Z-5442701-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Police Interceptor Sedan | 2013-2019 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- Special Service Police Sedan | 2014-2018 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Taurus | 2010-2019 | Limited, SE, SEL, SHO | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Hinge, Rear Driver Side Part Number: CP9Z-5842901-A
$28.20 MSRP: $41.05
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly; Liftgate Hinge, Rear Left, Rear Right; Door Hinge; Liftgate Hinge
- Position: Rear Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- C-Max | 2013-2018 | Energi SE, Energi SEL, Energi Titanium, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, Hybrid Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Focus | 2012-2018 | Electric, RS, SE, SEL, ST, Titanium | 3 Cyl 1.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- Transit Connect | 2014-2023 | Titanium, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L CNG, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L LPG
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Ford Hinge, Rear Part Number: 8A8Z-7442900-A
$43.15 MSRP: $69.30
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly; Liftgate Hinge, Rear; Door Hinge; Liftgate Hinge
- Position: Rear
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Flex | 2009-2019 | Limited, SE, SEL, Titanium | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Hinge, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: LB5Z-7842900-A
$49.55 MSRP: $70.88
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly; Liftgate Hinge, Rear Right; Liftgate Hinge; Door Hinge
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Explorer | 2020-2023 | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
- Police Interceptor Utility | 2020-2023 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Lower Hinge, Rear Part Number: CN1Z-7426810-B
$80.32 MSRP: $116.92
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly - Rear Door; Door Hinge, Rear Lower; Liftgate Hinge; Door Hinge
- Position: Rear Lower
Fits the following Ford Models:
- EcoSport | 2018-2022 | S, SE, SES, Titanium | 3 Cyl 1.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Hinge, Rear Driver Side Part Number: JL1Z-7842901-A
$127.43 MSRP: $185.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly; Liftgate Hinge, Rear Left; Door Hinge; Liftgate Hinge
- Position: Rear Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Expedition | 2018-2024 | King Ranch, Limited, Max King Ranch, Max Limited, Max Platinum, Max SSV, Max XL, Max XLT, Platinum, SSV, Timberline, XL, XL STX, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Upper Hinge, Passenger Side Part Number: HK3Z-6126800-D
$144.12 MSRP: $228.03
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hinge Assembly - Rear Door
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: HK3Z-6126800-C
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-Transit | 2022-2023 | Base | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- Transit-150 | 2018-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-250 | 2018-2023 | Base, PTV | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-350 | 2018-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-350 HD | 2018-2023 | Base, PTV, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
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Ford Liftgate Hinge

If you own Ford and want to keep it in top shape, choosing OEM Liftgate Hinge is a smart move. They are precisely engineered and follow strict factory standards. They are made in advanced facilities that use cutting edge technology. Each part goes through thorough testing to confirm strength and safety, so you can trust it. FordPartsDeal.com gives you genuine Ford Liftgate Hinge at some of the affordable online prices without cutting quality. Every OEM Ford part includes the manufacturer's warranty, easy returns, and super-fast delivery. So why wait? Shop now and get your vehicle back to peak condition.

Ford Liftgate Hinge is intended to provide the rear door with solid swings that do not sag over the years. Ford was formed in 1903 and proved the doubters wrong as it made mass production upside down by inventing the moving assembly line, showing that cars could be quickly made to be affordable to the workers. In the modern world, Ford is a combination of EcoBoost power and economy, demonstrating that power and moral are not mutually exclusive, which means that weekend trips do not harm the wallet or the environment. SYNC allows drivers to request a song or change of route without even having to press a button, and Ford continues to improve the code, incorporating new features that are delivered automatically during the car nap in the driveway. Electric breakthroughs such as F-150 Lightning demonstrate that Ford can lose tailpipes and still move serious mass, which is why the energy transition to less work-day-neutral batteries with more torque is underway. The Liftgate Hinge supports the entire weight of the rear door, joining high-strength steel and high-accuracy pivots to ensure that the opening remains square over potholes, off-road shocks, and continuous slams in the parking lot. Since every vehicle weight class requires a different hinge torque, by matching the Liftgate Hinge part number to your ride, rattles are avoided before they ever get to bloom. A properly maintained Liftgate Hinge spares the overwork of the gas struts and latches, opens faster, closes safer, and has no surprises on cold mornings. Install a new Liftgate Hinge by replacing a damaged unit once it has wobbled or been painted over, and the cargo door will be swinging long after the odometer passes six figures.

Ford Liftgate Hinge Parts and Q&A

Hinge, Driver Side
F8CZ-6342701-AA
Q: How to service and repair the trunk or liftgate hinge on Ford Escort?
A:
Repair service on the trunk or liftgate hinge requires adjustment of the luggage compartment door hinge torsion bars that should be completed when the door is closed and latched for proper opening function without excessive effort. Installation of the left-hand (LH) torsion bar requires selection of the inner notch while positioning the right-hand (RH) torsion bar on the outer notch is needed for standard setup. The tension of the luggage compartment door can be increased by moving both torsion bars to their outer positions but tension decreases when moving them to their inner positions.
Hinge, Rear Passenger Side
F4ZZ-6342700-A
Q: How to service and repair the trunk or liftgate hinge on Ford Mustang?
A:
The repair process of trunk or liftgate hinges begins with disconnecting the electrical part. Initially disconnect every electrical connector before removing the lift cylinder together with the luggage compartment lid hinge bolts. Before you remove the nuts and hinge you should cut away the sealer that surrounds the luggage compartment lid hinge. The installation process requires reinstallation of fresh sealer whenever the initial sealer gets removed which will be followed by reversing all removal steps.