Tailgate opening by itself
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From: SEVA
Thank you, but I am no master at splicing. Would have been much quicker to just tie a fisherman's knot at each end. Or could've made the length adlustable by using a Blake's friction knot. Went with the splices only because it looks "cleaner" when no rope ends are visible.
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Double click
While looking at the 2018 F250 owners guide I see that it takes 2 clicks (on remote) to open the tailgate. Is that the same as the 17 or an update?
Last edited by desmo21; Dec 6, 2017 at 08:55 AM. Reason: mistake
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My '17 fob requires two clicks to open the tailgate.
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You could buy my 2017, when you drive in the rain it opens automatic! Its a special edition.
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I've tried to duplicate the issue by taking mine through the car wash. The tailgate hasn't opened yet. But maybe it takes more water or a longer exposure to water to get into the connector.
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I filled the tailgate connector 2 different times with dielectric grease. After the second grease job it has not happened since. I have driven in snow/salt/rain and have washed the truck several times. I wash the bottom of the truck and definitely soak the harness and no more problem for me...so far. Did you see my previous post on where and how about the dielectric grease?
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I filled the tailgate connector 2 different times with dielectric grease. After the second grease job it has not happened since. I have driven in snow/salt/rain and have washed the truck several times. I wash the bottom of the truck and definitely soak the harness and no more problem for me...so far. Did you see my previous post on where and how about the dielectric grease?
I just read the whole thread, will be doing it soon. Thanks
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update
tech service bulletin
17-2196
built on or before 6-7-2017
mine fell in this timeline. dealer checked it out last week. ordered 880.20 parts that include complete wire harness to tailgate along with bunch of connectors. they are also replacing my tailgate that was smashed.
labor shows 4.5 hours. you must remove fuel tank. all the connectors that are suspect to water intrusion are on top of fuel tank. you can not get to them without removing tank.
17-2196
built on or before 6-7-2017
mine fell in this timeline. dealer checked it out last week. ordered 880.20 parts that include complete wire harness to tailgate along with bunch of connectors. they are also replacing my tailgate that was smashed.
labor shows 4.5 hours. you must remove fuel tank. all the connectors that are suspect to water intrusion are on top of fuel tank. you can not get to them without removing tank.
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tech service bulletin
17-2196
built on or before 6-7-2017
mine fell in this timeline. dealer checked it out last week. ordered 880.20 parts that include complete wire harness to tailgate along with bunch of connectors. they are also replacing my tailgate that was smashed.
labor shows 4.5 hours. you must remove fuel tank. all the connectors that are suspect to water intrusion are on top of fuel tank. you can not get to them without removing tank.
17-2196
built on or before 6-7-2017
mine fell in this timeline. dealer checked it out last week. ordered 880.20 parts that include complete wire harness to tailgate along with bunch of connectors. they are also replacing my tailgate that was smashed.
labor shows 4.5 hours. you must remove fuel tank. all the connectors that are suspect to water intrusion are on top of fuel tank. you can not get to them without removing tank.
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From: SEVA
Mine was built in August and has only opened unintentionally when my dumb-**** hit the wrong button(s). Worried after hearing the horror stories, and knowing I'm capable of making errors (I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken), I fashioned the lanyard shown in post #86. You're probably good to go. Oh, and I use my p-brake almost all the time.
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Anyone having a problem with an 18my? My 18 KR tailgate has never opened on its own but the last few times I hit the button on the tailgate or key fob the release motor cycles 5-10 times before stopping. It opens fine in the first cycle but then continues for a while. I guess I’ll be checking connectors in the morning.
