Ford Freestyle (2007 year). Manual — part 15

Power Sliding Door (PSD) (if equipped)

With this option, you can open and close the sliding door(s) with the
following controls inside your vehicle.

• overhead console button
• remote entry transmitter button
• second row passenger control switch
• inside and outside release handle

Opening and closing the PSD

The PSD will operate without the key in the ignition. The transaxle must
be in PARK to open the PSD, when the key is in the ignition and turned
to the ON position.

The sliding door must be unlocked for the PSD to power open from the
rear trim switches and the inside or outside PSD handles. The fuel filler
door must be closed in order to avoid damage to it when the left sliding
door is opened.

The Power Door Lockout Control is
located in the overhead console.
With the control in the OFF
position, power operation is disabled
from both PSD handles and from
both second row passenger
switches. The overhead console switch and remote entry transmitter will
operate the power doors regardless of the position of the lockout switch.

When opening or closing the sliding doors, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or

pets are not in the proximity of the sliding door openings. Injury could
result if body parts are caught or pinched in an uncontrolled sliding
door.

To power open or close the PSD
from the Overhead console:

Push and release the overhead
console right or left hand control.
Pressing this control will also
simultaneously unlock all doors.

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To power open or close the PSD
from the second row passenger
control switch:
• Ensure that the PSD is unlocked,

using the remote entry
transmitter or power door unlock.
Refer to Remote Entry System in
the Locks and security chapter.

• Push and release the right or left hand second row passenger control.

The control(s) are located on the trim panel in front of the sliding
door.

To power open the PSD with the inside or outside release handle:
• Ensure that the PSD is unlocked, using the remote entry transmitter

or power door unlock. Refer to Remote Entry System in the Locks
and security chapter.

• Manually pull the inside or outside sliding door handle to engage the

power assist feature. Release the handle as soon as the PSD begins to
power open.

To power close the PSD with the inside or outside release handle:
• Manually pull the door about 6 inches in the desired direction of

travel. The power door assist will take over and complete the open or
close operation.

Pressing any of the switches, overhead console, second row passenger, or
remote entry transmitter while the door is moving will cause the door to
either reverse direction or stop depending on the position and direction
of movement of the door.

To power open or close the PSD with the remote entry
transmitter:

Refer to the Remote entry system section in this chapter. Operating the
transmitter will also simultaneously unlock the doors.

Disabling PSD power operation

Pressing the Power Door Lockout Control to the OFF position prevents
power operation of the PSD using the rear seat control(s), inside or
outside handle or by manually moving the door. With the PSD rear
controls disabled, the door(s) can be opened manually with the inside or
outside handles. With the Power Door Lockout control in the OFF
position, the overhead console right and left hand controls and the
Remote Entry System remain functional. Disabling the PSD may be

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desirable to prevent power operation of the door by rear seat passengers
or if manual operation of the door is desired or necessary when the
vehicle is stopped or parked on a steep downhill grade.

Refer to the Manual operation of the sliding door section in this
chapter for more information.

With the child safety lock engaged, the inside handle operation will
always be disabled regardless of the position of the Power Door Lockout
control. Refer to the Sliding door child safety lock section in this
chapter for more information. The trim mounted rear seat control and
the outside handle remain functional for power operation.

Safety/Obstructions

If anything obstructs the Power Sliding Door while it is power closing or
opening, the door will automatically reverse or stop depending on the
position of the door, provided it meets sufficient resistance.

Resetting the PSD

The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of
the following conditions:
• a low voltage or dead battery
• the door is left opened for more than 6 hours
• the battery is disconnected
• the PSD Passenger compartment fuse panel fuse (fuse #11) is

removed or blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside
Emergencies chapter.

If any of the above conditions has occurred, perform the following steps
to reset the PSD so that electronics can relearn the open and closed
positions:

1. Check to see if PSD is securely closed.

2. Make sure the gearshift is in (P) Park.

3. Push the PSD control on the overhead console to open the door.

4. Wait five (5) seconds and close the door by pressing the PSD control
on the overhead console.

5. Wait five (5) seconds and repeat Steps 3 and 4 then go on to Step 6.

6. Repeat Steps 3–5 for opposite door.

If the door still does not operate correctly:

7. Ensure the ignition is in the OFF position

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8. Remove the PSD fuse (fuse #11) from the passenger fuse panel and
leave it out for thirty (30) seconds. Refer to the chapter on Fuses and
Relays. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies
chapter.

9. Reinstall the fuse and wait ten (10) seconds.

10. Repeat Steps 1–6 above.

If the door still does not operate correctly, see your dealer for service.

Sliding Door Child Safety Lock

Your vehicle is equipped with a sliding door child safety lock that helps
prevent passengers from operating the sliding door by using the inside
door handle, refer to the Childproof door locks in the Locks and
security chapter.

To open the sliding door when the
child safety lock is on:
• Unlock the sliding door and open

the door from the outside.

• Press the right or left hand

control on the overhead console
or the remote to open the door.

• The second row passenger switch will still be functional to open the

door. To prevent the second row passenger from operating the PSD,
turn the Power Door Lockout control to the OFF position.

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a utility compartment.

INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT

The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or similar
sized objects. Press the control to
open the storage compartment.

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