Need help quickly
Cool. But if you are getting the 502a then it should have been on. Also, you should have the remote function on your fob for tailgate release. But, you might not want it. Bunch of dudes in skinny jeans on here complain that they keep activating the release unexpectedly.
Might want to check over the 502a options included if that one was somehow left off from factory.
Might want to check over the 502a options included if that one was somehow left off from factory.
-John
http://accessories.ford.com/bed-prod...amper-asy.html
I believe this is the part. My 16 Lariat 502a came with remote release and dampened lowering.
I believe this is the part. My 16 Lariat 502a came with remote release and dampened lowering.
Seems to me another, say xlt got a damaged tailgate or scratch and they swapped it to make a sale. Didn't think of the added features. Or someone bought an xlt and did a test drive of a lariat and swapped to get the torsion spring. But the lock would be different. So idk but there are reasons I see this happening. EXCELLENT catch my brother!!!!!
It was a custom order and I got to dealership right after it was delivered. I don't think there was time for them to take it off. In fact it took them a while to figure out what and where the dampener was located. The factory appears to have missed it. I was able to catch it bc I saw it from another post on this forum months ago. Just one of the many pre delivery checks I did based off of other people's issues they encountered. The list was extensive
Just did build on Ford's site, Lariat with 501A and higher has:
You guys scared the crap out of me, I was certain my 501 on order was equipped with tailgate slow and remote fob release.
Remote Tailgate Release
An unexpected convenience for your F-150 truck. Lock or unlock the tailgate with the key fob or inside door switch. Release the tailgate with the key fob.
An unexpected convenience for your F-150 truck. Lock or unlock the tailgate with the key fob or inside door switch. Release the tailgate with the key fob.
You guys scared the crap out of me, I was certain my 501 on order was equipped with tailgate slow and remote fob release.
Last edited by Ping; Mar 28, 2016 at 12:26 PM.






