2018-F150-Owner's Manual

Tailgate

TAILGATE LOCK The tailgate lock can help prevent theft of the tailgate.

ELECTRONIC TAILGATE (If Equipped) WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equippedwith seats and safety belts. Make sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and properly using a safety belt. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death. The electronic tailgate release will not operate when: • The battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage. • The vehicle speed is at or above 3mph (5 km/h). With the Remote Control With the Outside Control Button 1. Unlock the vehicle with the remote control or power door unlock control. If an intelligent access transmitter is within 3 ft (1 m) of the tailgate, the tailgate will unlock when you press the tailgate release button. E191530 Press the remote control button twice within three seconds.

E224958 Insert the ignition key into the tailgate lock. Turn it to the left to lock the tailgate. Turn it to the right to unlock the tailgate. MANUAL TAILGATE (If Equipped)

E187692 1. Unlock the tailgate. 2. Pull up on the manual tailgate handle to release the tailgate.

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