Tailgate opening by itself
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***UPDATE***
i have moved to Phoenix in the past year.
I took my truck to get the fix done for the dropping tailgate. I joking said, is Ford going to fix the damage to my tailgate??? (Dropped twice while towing my toy hauler). He said call customer service. I did. Surprisingly they replaced my tailgate and repaired any damage associated with the tailgate.
Well done Ford! A surprised Ford owner.
Jay
i have moved to Phoenix in the past year.
I took my truck to get the fix done for the dropping tailgate. I joking said, is Ford going to fix the damage to my tailgate??? (Dropped twice while towing my toy hauler). He said call customer service. I did. Surprisingly they replaced my tailgate and repaired any damage associated with the tailgate.
Well done Ford! A surprised Ford owner.
Jay
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well I'm joining this club too looks like
I have had this start happening. Calling Ford dealer today to see what they suggest. I also have a good story about how it happened.
I pull a big bumper hitch camper. One irritation with this camper is that I can't drop the tailgate when hooked up; it's that close. So, I was puling it from storage to the house, which is about 8 miles. It includes about 3 miles up a pretty good grade, up to 7%. So I get to the top of the grade, and I hear some sounds and I'm thinking "wow the equalizer hitch is making a lot of noise, I should lube it". Then I'm thinking that's NOT the hitch. So I stop in middle turn lane, throw on the hazards, and take a walkabout. Well the tailgate dropped, and perfectly hit the switch on the Lippert tongue jack, lowering it the entire way up the grade. it ground about the bottom 2" off the jack stand and bent it to the point that it would not retract. Hilarious!
This weekend I turned the Lippert jack head sideways. Then I also used a strap to secure it but then closed the tonneau so that was interesting to get open later.
It also happened another time when a 12 pack of soda fell out (sorry about that people following me) but I also had a 20lb propane tank in a milk crate on the tail that thankfully did not fall out.
I pull a big bumper hitch camper. One irritation with this camper is that I can't drop the tailgate when hooked up; it's that close. So, I was puling it from storage to the house, which is about 8 miles. It includes about 3 miles up a pretty good grade, up to 7%. So I get to the top of the grade, and I hear some sounds and I'm thinking "wow the equalizer hitch is making a lot of noise, I should lube it". Then I'm thinking that's NOT the hitch. So I stop in middle turn lane, throw on the hazards, and take a walkabout. Well the tailgate dropped, and perfectly hit the switch on the Lippert tongue jack, lowering it the entire way up the grade. it ground about the bottom 2" off the jack stand and bent it to the point that it would not retract. Hilarious!
This weekend I turned the Lippert jack head sideways. Then I also used a strap to secure it but then closed the tonneau so that was interesting to get open later.
It also happened another time when a 12 pack of soda fell out (sorry about that people following me) but I also had a 20lb propane tank in a milk crate on the tail that thankfully did not fall out.
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I have had this start happening. Calling Ford dealer today to see what they suggest. I also have a good story about how it happened.
I pull a big bumper hitch camper. One irritation with this camper is that I can't drop the tailgate when hooked up; it's that close. So, I was puling it from storage to the house, which is about 8 miles. It includes about 3 miles up a pretty good grade, up to 7%. So I get to the top of the grade, and I hear some sounds and I'm thinking "wow the equalizer hitch is making a lot of noise, I should lube it". Then I'm thinking that's NOT the hitch. So I stop in middle turn lane, throw on the hazards, and take a walkabout. Well the tailgate dropped, and perfectly hit the switch on the Lippert tongue jack, lowering it the entire way up the grade. it ground about the bottom 2" off the jack stand and bent it to the point that it would not retract. Hilarious!
This weekend I turned the Lippert jack head sideways. Then I also used a strap to secure it but then closed the tonneau so that was interesting to get open later.
It also happened another time when a 12 pack of soda fell out (sorry about that people following me) but I also had a 20lb propane tank in a milk crate on the tail that thankfully did not fall out.
I pull a big bumper hitch camper. One irritation with this camper is that I can't drop the tailgate when hooked up; it's that close. So, I was puling it from storage to the house, which is about 8 miles. It includes about 3 miles up a pretty good grade, up to 7%. So I get to the top of the grade, and I hear some sounds and I'm thinking "wow the equalizer hitch is making a lot of noise, I should lube it". Then I'm thinking that's NOT the hitch. So I stop in middle turn lane, throw on the hazards, and take a walkabout. Well the tailgate dropped, and perfectly hit the switch on the Lippert tongue jack, lowering it the entire way up the grade. it ground about the bottom 2" off the jack stand and bent it to the point that it would not retract. Hilarious!
This weekend I turned the Lippert jack head sideways. Then I also used a strap to secure it but then closed the tonneau so that was interesting to get open later.
It also happened another time when a 12 pack of soda fell out (sorry about that people following me) but I also had a 20lb propane tank in a milk crate on the tail that thankfully did not fall out.
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My saga has come to an end. After the the fix. the Tail gate fell 2 more times while towing. Lucky I caught it and not to much damage was done. With that said, I sold the truck. 2017 F350 platinum stock is non existent in Phoenix. I sold it, and only lost 5K from new purchase price. I loved the truck, but this was a constant headache.
Jay
Jay
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I love my 2017 KR but HATE the tailgate remote release. It is one of, if not the most moronic items I've ever seen added to a motor vehicle. As I've asked before, other than when backing up to a 5th wheel or goose neck, when would this so-called convenience serve any purpose whatsoever? I haven't heard/read any replies. This one may go down in the same category as the Pinto fuel tanks ... just plain stupid.
On the other hand, does anyone here actually like the remote tailgate release? If so, please speak up because I'm curious.
On the other hand, does anyone here actually like the remote tailgate release? If so, please speak up because I'm curious.
Stupid tailgate I agree.
Stupid truck in alot of ways.
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If you don't like how slow your tailgate drops why not just remove the damper? Take only a few minutes of your time.
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I had the recall done and it’s still poping open.
i put a switch on the fuse and as long as i throw the switch, it doesn’t pop open any more.
i put a switch on the fuse and as long as i throw the switch, it doesn’t pop open any more.
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