2004 mercury monterey liftgate latch will not release

Hatch or liftgate ?
Liftgate Release
The liftgate release switch operates the liftgate latch electronically. When the switch is pressed, the SJB processes the input and releases the liftgate latch.
The doors must be unlocked electronically in order for the SJB to release the liftgate latch. When this condition is met and the SJB receives the input from the liftgate release switch, the SJB provides power to the latch release motor.

SJB - smart junction box , fords BCM - body control module .
Your best bet , take it to the dealer .
B2666 Liftgate Release Switch Circuit Failure Go To Pinpoint Test I . B273A Liftgate Release Output Circuit Shorted to Ground Go To Pinpoint Test I . B273B Liftgate Release Output Circuit Open or Shorted to Battery Voltage Go To Pinpoint Test I .

Is the arms bent

You have to pull the inside door panel off an check it out , only way !

• The lift gate latch release is inoperative/does not operate correctly

• Circuitry
• Liftgate release switch (integral to the liftgate release handle)
• Liftgate release motor (integral to the liftgate latch)
• Power liftgate module
• SJB

• Go To Pinpoint Test F .

Normal Operation The smart junction box (SJB) does not release the liftgate unless the doors have been unlocked electronically or the request is initiated from a remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter.
The SJB sends a voltage signal to the liftgate release switch (part of the liftgate release handle) through circuit CPL45 (BN). When the switch is activated (the handle is pulled), the signal is routed to ground through circuit GD150 (BK/WH). When the SJB detects a request from the liftgate release switch, the SJB provides voltage through circuit CPL10 (BN/BU) to the liftgate latch release motor (integral to the liftgate latch) (vehicles with a manual liftgate) or the power liftgate module (vehicles equipped with a power liftgate). For vehicles with a manual liftgate, ground for the liftgate latch is provided through circuit GD150 (BK/WH).
DTC B2666 - is an on-demand DTC that sets when the SJB detects a short to ground from the liftgate release switch input circuit.
DTC B273A - is an on-demand DTC that sets when the SJB detects a short to ground from the liftgate latch release output circuit.
DTC B273B - is an on-demand DTC that sets when the SJB detects an open or short to voltage from the liftgate latch release output circuit.

Possible Causes
• Circuit CPL45 (BN) open or short to ground
• Circuit CPL10 (GN/WH) open, short to ground or voltage
• Circuit GD150 (BK/WH) open
• Liftgate release switch (integral to the liftgate release handle)
• Liftgate release motor (integral to the liftgate latch)
• Power liftgate module
• SJB

Your best bet is to take it to the dealer !

Mercury Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate

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I know there are at least two. The first being under the dash to the left. Second being in engine bay above the driver side tire.

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its in the liftgate latch. Take some wd40 and a screwdriver. Spray the wd40 on the latch and use the screwdriver to open and close the latch. Had to do it on my front passenger door a few times.

Open hte liftgate and remov ethe 2 screw on top of the lamp housing now grasp the light and pull straight back to dislodge the spring clips. Then you can twist out the sockets for bulb replacement.

Liftgate Latch Remote Control Removal and Installation

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05.

1. Remove the watershield.

1. Disconnect the actuator electrical connectors.

1. Disconnect the liftgate window glass latch release cable.
   1. Release the cable conduit.
   1. Disconnect the cable.

1. Disconnect the liftgate latch release cable.
   1. Remove the cable conduit.
   1. Disconnect the cable.

1. Release the exterior liftgate release handle actuating rod.
   1. Open the clip.
   1. Release the rod.

1. Remove the bolts and the liftgate latch remote control.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   • Transfer parts as necessary.

The liftgate consists of the following components:

• liftgate door lock actuator
• liftgate lock cylinder (if equipped)
• liftgate window glass
• liftgate window latch/ajar switch
• liftgate window glass release handle
• liftgate latch remote control which consists of the following component:
  • liftgate release handle
• liftgate latch, which consist of the following component:
  • liftgate latch door ajar switch

Liftgate Latch Actuator Removal and Installation

1. Remove the liftgate latch remote control. For additional information, refer to Liftgate Latch Remote Control in this section.

SECTION 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems 2001 Escape Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Liftgate Latch Removal and Installation

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.

1. Disconnect the liftgate ajar switch electrical connector.

1. Disconnect the liftgate latch actuating rod.
   1. Open the clip.
   1. Disconnect the actuating rod.

1. Remove and discard the liftgate latch bolts.

1. Remove the liftgate latch.

1. NOTE: Make sure the liftgate latch release rod is not preloading the latch. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.
   NOTE: Position the liftgate latch release rod by pushing outboard to remove the slack.
   

1. Remove the screws and the liftgate latch actuator

There are 2 support shocks that support the lift gate. You need to replace them. One or both of them are no longer supporting the door. Your local auto parts store will have them in stock. Compare prices with competitive stores, prices vary depending on where you purchase them from. It't really easy to replace them.