2021 Ford F-150 Owners Manual - Tailgate - Vehicles With: Manual Tailgate

Tailgate - Vehicles With: Manual Tailgate

Pull up on the handle to release the tailgate.

Note: You may need to unlock the tailgate first.

Turn it to the left to lock the tailgate.

Turn it to the right to unlock the tailgate.

Note: Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle does not have power door locks.

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Lock. Unlock.

Unlatch the tailgate.

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.

Install a protective cap on the in-line connector portion that remains under the pickup box.

Note: A protective cap should be in the glove compartment.

1. Insert the ignition key into the tailgate lock.

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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.

Lower the tailgate.

2. Push the button in the center of the step molding. The step pops out slightly.

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

Disconnect the other cable.

Note: To avoid damaging the tailgate, you may need assistance when removing. The tailgate weighs approximately 97 lb (44 kg).

Lift the tailgate to 45 degrees from the horizontal position.

Lift the right-hand side off its hinge.

Lift the tailgate to 80 degrees from the horizontal position.

Remove the tailgate from the

left-hand side hinge by sliding it to the right.

Install the tailgate in reverse order.

Integrated Tailgate Step

1. Lower the tailgate.

Pull the step out fully. Lower the step to its lowest position.

Pull the yellow handle stop backward out of the tailgate until it fully extends.

To lock the handle in place, rotate the handle up from the horizontal to the vertical position until you hear a click.

Note: Do not tow with the step or grab handle.

Replace the slip resistance tape or grab handle molding if it appears as worn or damaged.

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To reduce the risk of falling:

Only operate the step when your vehicle is on a level surface.

Only operate the step in areas with sufficient lighting.

Make sure you use the grab handle when climbing on the step.

Do not use the step with bare feet.

Make sure the step is clean before use.

Keep the step load below the total maximum load of 350 lb (159 kg).

Press the yellow button on the handle to lower and then press the yellow lever at the bottom of the handle to unlock. Rotate the handle down from the vertical to the horizontal position and push it into the tailgate.

Rotate the step up until it is horizontal, then push it back into the tailgate until the step is secure.

Note: Make sure to close and fully latch the step before moving your vehicle. Do not drive with the step or grab handle open.

Note: The power tailgate cannot close if the step is opened. A warning message appears and a chime sounds. After stowing step the power close function is restored.

Note: Do not use the bed extender when driving off road.

Note: Make sure to engage the locking pins and knobs fully before driving your vehicle.

Note: Make sure to secure all cargo.

Note: Do not exceed 150 lb (68 kg) on the tailgate when your vehicle is moving.

Note: Do not keep the bed extender in the tailgate mode when you are not using it for restraining cargo. Always keep the bed extender in the grocery mode or the stowed position with the tailgate closed.

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Pull the locking pin toward the center of your vehicle.

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Open the latches to release the panels.

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4. Connect the two panels. Rotate both knobs one-quarter turn clockwise to secure the panels.

3. Rotate the panels toward the tailgate. Repeat steps 1-3 on the other side of your vehicle.

Insert the latch rod into the tailgate hole.

Engage both sides of the locking pins into their holes in the pick-up box.

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Tablet stand.

Tool inset.

Clamp pocket.

Standard and metric ruler. E Cup holder.

F Tailgate anchors.

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Follow steps 1-4.

Before engaging the locking pins, rotate the panels away from the tailgate.

Engage both sides of the locking pins into their holes in the pick-up box.

Close the tailgate.

TAILGATE WORK SURFACE (IF EQUIPPED)

The tailgate work surface is a durable and functional surface on the inside portion of your tailgate you can use to perform various tasks.

To use the tailgate work surface, fold down the tailgate.

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The tailgate work surface contains clamp pockets that allows you to secure work material.

Note: When you have finished using the tailgate work surface, make sure you remove all of your belongings, then close the tailgate.

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