2021 Ford F-150 Owners Manual - Pickup Bed

Pickup Bed

PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTS

Locating the Pickup Bed Anchor Points

The pickup bed anchor points are located at each corner of the pickup bed.

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Insert the key into the lock and turn clockwise to unlock.

Insert the cleat into the pickup bed anchor point and slide upward.

Turn the key counterclockwise to lock.

Note: Leave the key in the lock when removing or installing the cleats. The key cannot be removed unless it is in the locked position.

To remove, reverse the installation procedure.

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Note: You could damage the pickup bed walls if you overload the tie downs.

Note: Make sure that you properly balance and secure the cargo load. Failure to do this can cause cargo instability and damage to the box.

Note: Do not secure cargo with tie downs connected from the tie down brackets to the cargo box tie downs. This could cause the tailgate to detach.

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The tailgate anchor points are located at each side of the tailgate.

Note: You could damage the tailgate if you overload the tie downs.

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Note: Do not secure cargo from a pickup bed anchor point to a tailgate anchor point. This could cause the tailgate to detach.

Note: Each pickup bed ramp has a maximum capacity of 400 lb (181.4 kg).

Note: Verify the ramp is on stable ground before usage.

Note: For loading and unloading equipment, your ramp should be set between 10 degrees upward and 26 degrees downward to avoid damage to the ramp claw and tailgate plate.

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Note: When using your vehicle for off-road operation, remove the bed ramps from the vehicle and store them in a safe location away from your vehicle.

Installing the Ramp Holder

Installing and Removing the Pickup Bed Ramps

Note: You cannot use the pickup bed ramps with the tailgate work surface or tailgate step.

Remove the front and rear cables.

Hook the top of the ramp holder over the mounting plate and rotate the ramp holder into position.

Open the cam lever arms and unscrew the cam bolts.

Remove the ramp from the ramp holder.

Slide the ramp holder studs upwards into the installed position.

Tighten the ramp holder nut.

Note: The nut should be on the upper stud.

Remove in the reverse order.

Rotate the stops at the underside of the ramp to the open position.

Note: You can use a smooth surface tool to rotate the stops.

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Slide the ramp claw onto the tailgate plate.

Remove in the reverse order.

Pick up the ramp. Pull the location pin outward.

Slide the ramp into the storage position until the location pin locks.

Note: Make sure the proper pin location has been applied for your bed size.

Slide the ramp claw off of the tailgate plate.

Rotate the stops at the underside of the ramp to the closed position.

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6. Pull the location pin outward and extend the ramp until the pin is seated in the usage position, then set the ramp on even ground.

Place the ramp into the ramp holder.

Install the cam bolts and close the cam lever arms.

Attach the front and rear cables.

Note: Make sure you properly secure the locking cable. If the locking cable is unsecured, you may hear a rattling noise.

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