Tail Gate Locking Mechanism
#1
Tail Gate Locking Mechanism
Anybody have a difficult time locking or unlocking Tail Gate? I have to really Play with it pushing the gate in or out moving it back and forth until it finally locks or unlatches.
#2
Moderator
You can adjust the latches slightly in or out to make it latch and unlatch easier. If this is a case of binding pressure like you're describing. Maybe give that a try for starters?
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#4
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/tailgate-hard-open-442295/
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#5
I had this same issue when I bought my truck. Remove the tailgate access panel, and it may be easier to remove the tailgate handle. Remove the lock cylinder from the handle, and like 650NutKase says, clean and lube. I used almost a half can of brake clean, and then spray it well (inside and out) with a silicone lube. Spray clean (again inside and out), and work it with your key. Mine freed up and felt like new when I was done.
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#6
DangerBro2
There are two rods in there once you pull plate off, you will see them... they run to the left and right latches. I once had one bent slightly (how does that happen?), I straightened it up and it made a huge improvement on mine. I cleaned and lubed, liked everybody mentioned nad I was good to go Also make sure that everything else lines up and nothing else is binding.
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