2022 Ford Bronco Owners Manual - Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate

Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate

You can lock or unlock your vehicle with the remote control or power door lock control.

Locking

If a passive key is within 1 m (5 ft) of the tailgate, touch the lock button on the tailgate handle to lock.

Unlocking

If a passive key is within 1 m (5 ft) of the tailgate, touch the back of the tailgate handle to unlock.

Emergency Locking

If there is a power door lock fault you can use the key blade to lock the tailgate door.

Emergency Unlocking

If there is a power door lock fault you can use the release lever to unlock the tailgate door.

1. Remove the tailgate trim panel.

1. Remove the inside release lever cover.

1. Using a small tool, pull the release lever to open the tailgate.

1. Reinstall the inside release lever cover and trim panel after unlocking the tailgate.

Warning Lamps

Illuminates when the tailgate is not completely closed.

Information Messages

Tailgate