2015 Tailgate Step
Postmaster
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Hattiesburg, Ms.
I had it on my 2011 F150 and have it on my 2014 F250, I love it. I think the new redesign is even better with the stripper pole stowed in the tailgate, the handle on both of mine has taken a beating, but I haven't had any issues other than that. All future trucks that I purchase will have that option, as long as Ford keeps offering it.
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2015
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From: Mts. S. of San Francisco
We have the box side steps. Greatest thing since sliced bread!
I think the tailgate step is dumb though. The bumper steps on the Chevies is clever and simple. Exactly what you need on a work truck.
I think the tailgate step is dumb though. The bumper steps on the Chevies is clever and simple. Exactly what you need on a work truck.
New User
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Kerrville, TX
Except for that poorly engineered step cover that snags on stuff you may be pulling out of the bed...
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
I have arthritis in both knees and my right foot, for me the tailgate step is a must have on my next one. I'm seriously thinking about installing an aftermarket step on my '06. I've had a friend tease me for it calling it a "lady step." He can tease me all he wants, he doesn't live in this body. I actually fractured a toe a few years back from hopping out of the back of my truck with the tailgate still up. Nowadays I take it slow and easy if I need to get in and out of the truck bed! LOL
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Joined: Jan 2016
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From: Greenville, NC
I saw a listing for a "FORD F150 PLATINUM PICKUP TRUCK OEM TAILGATE STEP COMPLETE W/ HARDWARE 2015" on EBay when I first bought my truck. It sold for 499.99 (wish I had bought it!) Now all I can find are complete tailgates with step already in it....oh well, add it to the wish list I guess.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Wilmington/Custer Park IL
I am 66 years old and I went for the tailgate steps and love it. Very easy to use and my friends want them for there truck. Also factory sprayed liner and Ford's folding be cover. Go for it it is worth it ,bed side steps also!
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Joined: May 2010
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I have arthritis in my knees and I just ordered a new 2016 Lariat with side steps and tailgate step. I'm REALLY looking forward to having these handy things! I was using a small stepladder with my 2010 I just traded in.
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Tail Gate step
I have an '15 F-150 Platinum Super Crew short box. The tail gate step and assist arm I use all the time when getting into the box. Since I have a "ARE" topper on the truck bed I find the assist steps on each side behind back doors are worthless to me, but they were on the truck when I bought it.
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Joined: Mar 2016
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Exactly Same
As a rancher, I use the bed to carry a lot...feed, hay, fence posts, lumber, etc, etc. Often, when I pull something out of the bed, it catches that plastic step cover and pulls it off. I have snapped it back into place but the problem is still there. Lately, the step release button cover fell off. (It could be anywhere on the ranch). Fortunately FORD is replacing the cover under warranty, but I feel that the step cover/tailgate is poorly engineered. I have contacted FORD with the polite answer, "We will tell the appropriate people..." Anyone have similar issues? Any solutions? Sometimes I feel that FORD doesn't always listen to workers who use their vehicles...
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
None of the dealers in my area seem to have any with the tailgate step, or the side box steps either. I see very few of the 11-14 models or Super Duties with the tailgate step, either. If I want either, which I do, I'll probably need to place an order or have them locate one.