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Old May 31, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Tailgate handle

i just went to open my tailgate and the handle almost came off in my hand. has anyone else had this happen and what is the fix? it's a 2004 ranger. thanks.
 

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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 01:36 AM
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Remove Tailgate Access Panel
repair latch handle
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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Open your tailgate. You'll see a panel about 3/4 to the top of the tailgate that is held on by 8 or so hex screws. Pop those off and you'll have access to the guts of the handle. Replacement price on mine ('89 F150) is $20.00 at LMC. Other places are the same. FLAPS might even have one.

Gotta do this on my F150 as well and since I just got a '97 Ranger stepside with 196K I'm on this site too.

Good luck.


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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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i just wanted to say thanks. i had to order the handle and i was able to have it fixed in about 20 minutes.
 
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