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Mar 26, 2017 | 08:05 AM

ToUtahNow

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Tailgate Locks

Is anyone using a tailgate lock? If you do, which one and why that particular one? I've always tried to lock my other tailgates but now with steps and camera, I think I need too make it more theft resistant.

Mark

Mar 26, 2017 | 08:20 AM

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The '17 is the first year the tailgate is locked with the power door locks, so it's much harder to forget. Do you routinely forget to lock the doors? If so, you may want to invest in a lock device of some flavor for the gate.

Take a look at this one:

https://accessories.ford.com/kit-loc...air-11334.html

Mar 26, 2017 | 12:14 PM

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I've used the McGards in the past. I was just wondering if there was something different. I'm pretty good about locking the doors except I do leave the tailgate down if I have the dog box in the truck. I leave the tailgate down when I am working one dog so the other has better
air circulation.

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Mar 26, 2017 | 11:02 PM

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I just installed the McGard 76029 Tailgate Lock. I got it from Amazon $14. a couple of our ford dealers here put them on the trucks in their lot, so I figure they must be better than nothing.