Just got a truck from my employer and the previous guy that drove it has this issue with it and has a stupid bungee strap set up so that the tailgate stays latched. Opens just fine, just not willing to stay shut. Will definitely be diagnosing and might use your video to do it. Thanks!

The difference between a mechanic and a parts changer. Nice work FBM!

I l liked the way you really focused in on that one side to see what was going on. My 99 F150 was starting to do the same thing. So now I have an idea of what to do going forward with my 2003. Good job! Stay Blessed!

Great video. I’m always learning how to do something with a vehicle from you. You would make an great teacher.

I just noticed my gates handle on my 13EB is a bit gummy last week. Thanks for the motivation to check it out this weekend.

Nice catch! This is why you don't slam tailgates. Or hoods or doors for that matter.

Good Mechanics have to play Bodymen every now and then, Good Body Men have to play Mechanics...Nice to See.

Real clean rig 👍

Nothing wrong with teaching anyone who wants to learn more about the vehicle. You get a better customer. He's going to do the stuff that you would have thrown on for minimal charge if any. But now they know what you are paying attention to. So now you get it before its a complete mess. Easier for you, cheaper for them. We don't want to charge customers an arm and a leg. The job is going to dictate that. But I want you happy and confident with me and the shop that you continue to come back. And eventually bring friends and family. Preaching to the choir. Hope you're doing well. Hope things go well with your stomach. Trying to get all my students to follow and subscribe. The need some outside reinforcement to my ethical talks. And the awesome day to day things that I take for granted. There's too many cutthroat shops and techs giving the rest of us a bad name.

Thanks and ignore the troublemakers

I ended up messing with mine. Like I mentioned it was gummy feeling. Very mushy. I pulled the panel and hit everything with brake clean, washed it well with soapy water, tightened the adjustment rods about one thread in, covered it in white lithium grease, and removed all the loose and peeling spray on cover. It is now the nicest opening and closing gate I have ever used. Paired with my gate strut I would have thought I had a limited model. Hahaha

Thanks brother!

Thank you so much I just bought a 2013 f150 eco boost and the tail gate is doing this so frustrating

Nice truck

Good job Brother!! I like that rig and someone will snap it up. 🐶 😊🐒

That happened with my 99 F150 ... at first I thought I had locked the tailgate.. after taking the back panel off I saw the plastic dohickey that holds one of the rods had come unclipped. The little clip that holds the clamshell shut broke and wouldn't stay closed.. I just closed it permanently with super glue... I'll put a new one in when the superglue doesn't wotk... I'm sure those plastic parts are super cheap.

Thanks bud

great

Almost the same exact truck as mine mines the 2012 version but with a 5.0L and red letter badging . Love my truck...I do have a tailgate issue though buy with the key lock...it'll lock but not unlock...and I have a tanu cover I cant get into with out wrecking it sadly and not about to blow another $500 to replace it.

My 2009 F150 is hard to open. I need to probably adjust the rods.

I appreciate the trial and error process shown. Got a little seasick from the camera movement, but I know you were a one man production. @ 7:00 Did you actually move the spring “underneath” “on the bottom” of the latch? You mentioned that, but then opened and closed the tailgate saying working fine at the end. Thanks for posting.

I have a 2018 f150. The tailgate opens on its own. Lost some items the other day. Has that been an issue with other Ford or maybe just mine?

Can I use WD-40? Or should I use something else for the mechanism?

I have the FX2 version, same issues. Its a 2013 model made October 2012, it had already rust forming at the front bumper at year 2. Now it looks like total rust, and even the rear bumper is rusting around the sensors as well pretty badly. Can't believe they built these trucks so cheaply.

My 1988 GMC PU had rods running from the tailgate handle in the middle to each latch on the side. The passenger side rod was made with two bends in it to get to the location. After years, the angles opened up and the latch would not open up. Had to pry the fender away from the tailgate to open it !! Re-bent and good to go. Poor design.

It's locked?

Russian repair! 👍

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Ecoboost are junk! My letter from Ford yesterday proves it. The letter was in reference to the "undesirable noise" from the engine. The cam phaser gone bad because of the computer. I'm tired of getting recall letters. Then my Ford dealer does not want to provide a loaner. I've used 4 different Ford dealers in the DFW area. I buy a new one every 18 months. Eaglegards...