2018-F150-Owner's Manual

Tailgate

E187693 2. Press the button in the top of the tailgate handle. 3. Push the tailgate up to close the tailgate. Note: The electronic tailgate is not a powered tailgate. The use of a tonneau cover or other aftermarket accessories, freezing conditions or being parked downhill may stop your tailgate from opening automatically after it is unlatched. You may need to pull the handle to open the tailgate if the tailgate does not automatically lower after being unlatched. REMOVING THE TAILGATE WARNING Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling from the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in compromised vehicle stability and serious personal injury to vehicle occupants or others. You can remove the tailgate for more loading room. Note: Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle does not have power door locks.

E189556 1. Locate and disconnect the power door locks in-line connector. It is under the pickup box on the right-hand side of the vehicle near the spare tire. 2. There is a protective cap in the glove box. Install it on the in-line connector that remains under the pickup box. 3. Partially lower the tailgate. Carefully feed the tailgate harness up through the gap between the pickup box and the bumper and place it out of the way under the pickup box. 4. Lower the tailgate.

E163092 5. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the spring clip on each connector past the head of the support screw. Disconnect the cable. 6. Disconnect the other cable.

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