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Old Dec 19, 2020 | 10:20 PM
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Anyone switched from a standard type tailgate with the regular handle to the one with the electronic handle? If so what needs to be done to make it all function?
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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 08:49 AM
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Don't do it. The solenoid that opens the tailgate with the "electronic handle" is a horrible design. Mine failed at 60k miles. I had an extended warranty (dealer provided - another story). It would have cost me $600 at the dealer to repair. I was able to jerk my tailgate open before it completely failed. If I hadn't, I would have had to destroy my locked tonneau cover for the repair.

See: https://www.f150forum.com/f118/tailg...ps-hot-419009/
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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by chief_bs
Don't do it. The solenoid that opens the tailgate with the "electronic handle" is a horrible design. Mine failed at 60k miles. I had an extended warranty (dealer provided - another story). It would have cost me $600 at the dealer to repair. I was able to jerk my tailgate open before it completely failed. If I hadn't, I would have had to destroy my locked tonneau cover for the repair.

See: https://www.f150forum.com/f118/tailg...ps-hot-419009/
Well I really dont have much choice. I am converting a truck to a Raptor and the Raptor tailgate is all powered so I really want to make it work. I am in need of wiring diagrams etc.
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Old Dec 23, 2020 | 10:47 AM
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