2019 Ford Ranger Owners Manual - Tailgate

Tailgate

The tailgate lock can help prevent theft of the tailgate.

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.

Note: Do not exceed the maximum permissible tailgate load of 485 lb (220 kg).

Note: Vehicles with a tow bar or rear bumper should not have the tailgate lowered without the support cables in place.

Note: Make sure that you keep a firm grip on the tailgate to prevent it from dropping down.

Note: Do not lower the tailgate if a load bed extension is fitted.

Note: Maximum permissible load for a tailgate with a load bed extension is 110 lb (50 kg).

Raise the tailgate slightly.

Pull the support cable rearward.

Release the support cable from the tailgate.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to pull out the support cable on the other side.

Note: Lower the tailgate for better ingress or egress of the loads.

You can remove the tailgate for more loading room.

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Locate and disconnect the in-line connector. It is under the pickup box on the center right-hand side of the vehicle near the spare tire.

There is a protective cap in the glove box. Install it on the in-line connector that remains under the pickup box.

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.

Lift the tailgate to 45 degrees from horizontal.

Lift the right side off its hinge.

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

Reverse the steps to reinstall the tailgate.

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.

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