Tailgate Ajar Indicator
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That's too bad. Since I have the tailgate camera, it's pretty clear that the tailgate is down in reverse. If it's down and you pull the shifter into drive, does the warning pop up (and stay up) as you pass the shifter past reverse?
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2017
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I tried just now, it shows the message even if the tailgate it's close and when you start your truck and the tailgate it's close, even if you go and close it the message won't go away
I have the electrical tailgate lock so I don't now if this how is supposed to work
I have the electrical tailgate lock so I don't now if this how is supposed to work
Cross-Country
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Winnipeg
Last Friday an F450 pulls in front of me in a parking lot. I noticed the tailgate is down. As I talk to him he walks to the back and closes his tailgate. Not the 1st time he says.
Had a chat for 30mins. I told him to watch the FOB! he didn't know
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: BC Canada
So, it's not in the SD Forscan sheet, it's from the F150 sheet. Still looking for if its the body control module and what line and confirmation would be nice. So far lucky I have not had an issue, but this would be nice.
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Texas
After reading railrode1's follow-up post above, I thought he was just kidding about having the tailgate ajar notice only when in reverse - did I miss something??
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https://www.f150forum.com/f118/tailg...lariat-418742/
Just have to add a switch and wiring. on my list of things to do.
Just have to add a switch and wiring. on my list of things to do.
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Had my tailgate drop on my twice. Key fob was in my pocket both times (along with my wallet, sitting, probably mashing the buttons repeatedly). Started taking fob out every time I drove which was kind of annoying. So, I disabled just the key fob tailgate button in Forscan. Has never happened since, and I keep the fob in my pocket without worry now.
I still can't think of a use case where I need that button anyways. Problem solved, at least for now.
I still can't think of a use case where I need that button anyways. Problem solved, at least for now.
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Joined: Mar 2013
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Newbie here; Bought my 2018 F250 Lariat 6.7 SB FX4 (New (100mi)) off the lot in Feb '19. Have had 2 instances to date. Would be nice to be notified if it opens while pulling my 5th wheel...
Dave
Dave
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Had my tailgate drop on my twice. Key fob was in my pocket both times (along with my wallet, sitting, probably mashing the buttons repeatedly). Started taking fob out every time I drove which was kind of annoying. So, I disabled just the key fob tailgate button in Forscan. Has never happened since, and I keep the fob in my pocket without worry now.
I still can't think of a use case where I need that button anyways. Problem solved, at least for now.
I still can't think of a use case where I need that button anyways. Problem solved, at least for now.
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