Designed to trigger the trunk lid or liftgate latch release at the press of a button, this Dorman switch, the Dorman - OE Solutions Liftgate Latch Release Switch / Trunk Lid Release Switch 901-209, replaces a worn or failed original release switch. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2002-2018 Ford Explorer, 2015-2018 Ford Mustang and 2008-2015 Ford Escape. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Dorman describes this part as a trunk release switch, and it is also listed as a liftgate latch release switch, so you may find it under either name. Dorman designed it to match the original switch's look and function on the listed applications.
- Direct replacement: engineered to install in place of the original switch and perform like it on the listed vehicles.
- Ideal solution: a dependable choice when fatigue has caused the factory switch to fail.
- Durable construction: made from quality materials and intended for reliable performance and long service life.
- Trustworthy quality: supported by a U.S.-based team of product experts and more than a century of automotive experience.
Signs this switch may need replacing include a trunk lid or liftgate that won't release when you press the switch, or a release that works only some of the time. A blown fuse, a wiring fault or a failed latch can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing the switch.
Interchange: DS-1502
DS1502 · 1S3680 · S9552 · 1L2Z14018AA · 1L2Z14018AC · SW3965
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
1S3680, S9552, 1L2Z14018AA, 1L2Z14018AC, DS-1502, SW3965
