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Aug 22, 2025 | 07:41 PM

FOURBYBUD

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Tailgate pop when opening

2025 F250 Lariat. Tailgate latch seems really loud when releasing to open. Makes a loud pop. Everything seems fine and working correctly. Anyone else have this?

Aug 23, 2025 | 06:33 AM

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The definition of "loud" is pretty subjective to different people, but yes, the loud pop is normal.

Aug 23, 2025 | 08:25 AM

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Agreed, it is just loud enough to startle anyone around. I checked out everything and all seems good. I'll give it some time and maybe it will "break" in a little more quietly. Lol

Aug 23, 2025 | 09:28 AM

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Is it the sound of the latch unlocking that's loud or does it happen as the tailgate is lowering? When I got my truck, the tailgate made a loud popping or cracking sound as it lowered, which came from the cable catching the tie down bracket as the cable straightened out

Aug 26, 2025 | 05:16 AM

shailey

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Originally Posted by FOURBYBUD

2025 F250 Lariat. Tailgate latch seems really loud when releasing to open. Makes a loud pop. Everything seems fine and working correctly. Anyone else have this?

Mine does this, too. The bed on my 24 F350 is slightly out os alignment due, I think, to inconsistencies in the frame - the left rear is about a 1/2” lower than the other three corners. I complained to my dealer about this and he said that they “openned a case with Ford”, whatever that means.

Mine has gotten a bit better (less of a bang when opening the tail gate) as the truck has aged. I’ve learned to live with it.

I don’t expect any resolution from Ford about the misaligned tailgate. This truck was a special order and I didn't notice this issue during the delivery inspection.

Aug 26, 2025 | 06:59 AM

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I've adjusted the strikers so gate is flush on both sides when closed. Noise is getting a little better. After looking at it I'm thinking the tailgate is just a bit twisted if that makes sense. Driver's side has slack in cable when open, yes I know that's normal, but drivers size also closes about 3/8in before passenger side. Either way, not thrilled with body work on a new truck. Prolly just leave it alone.

Aug 27, 2025 | 12:39 AM

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...it is just loud enough to startle anyone around.

Mine does not do this. In fact, I wouldn't even say it's loud. Do you have to kind of slam it to close? Seems like the latch or hinge is a tiny bit off adjustment.