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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 07:54 PM
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Tailgate lock

Is the F250 remote powered tailgate secure? Is there any chance of somebody stealing it? Is there a lock available. I heard on the news some tailgates are thousands of dollars to replace.

 
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 08:11 PM
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Put a hose clamp around your right hinge. That will slow them down.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 08:17 PM
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Here you go. Its easy to install and I sleep better knowing that there's a deterrent for my tailgate.

https://jimmijammer.com/Product,%20GK.htm
 
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 08:58 PM
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Thanks I ordered the Ford product. Very similar to the one you recommended. $26
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 08:28 AM
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Isn't the tailgate locked when the truck is locked? Or is this simply an issue when the truck is unlocked?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 09:03 AM
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I was told even when locked it is easy to remove some screws and disable lock mechanism. I don't know if true or not but hate to take a chance
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 09:06 AM
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If the tailgate is locked and I've got a cover on the truck that requires the tailgate to open, to open the cover, am I good?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 09:22 AM
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You're not going to stop a determined thief, best you can do is slow them down and keep it from being an easy target. The tailgate locks and unlocks with they key fob. If truck is locked, tailgate is locked. I too put a hose clamp on mine. I know it's not going to stop anyone, but it'll slow them down for sure.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 09:58 AM
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Tailgate from my 2012 F350 was stolen.
Total bill that was given to insurance was $7400.
I bet these new tailgates are even more with the LED lights, electronic locks, auto down etc.......
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BK39
You're not going to stop a determined thief, best you can do is slow them down and keep it from being an easy target. The tailgate locks and unlocks with they key fob. If truck is locked, tailgate is locked. I too put a hose clamp on mine. I know it's not going to stop anyone, but it'll slow them down for sure.
Yep. Twenty years ago some moron went though my apartment complex parking lot stealing wheels. He got a bunch of them. He got to my car, pried the center cap off and saw I had wheel locks. He moved on to the next car. Yes, you can defeat wheel locks with relative ease, but the extra time wasn't worth it so he moved on.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 10:26 AM
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These types of locks will deter most crimes of opportunity, but if they want it, they will get it.

Your best protection is comprehensive coverage on your vehicle insurance policy.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 12:38 PM
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The tailgate on my two week old F-250 won’t open. Guess I’m good.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 06:38 PM
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I agree !!!! If they want it bad enough , they'll get it !!!! I installed the McGard/Ford lock on mine , may not stop it , but will slow them down . I feel better knowing I did something to help prevent theft !!!!
 
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Old Sep 19, 2018 | 08:00 PM
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I also went to the Parts Department at the dealership and bought the Ford/McGard lock.
 
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