Symptom Chart: Pickup Bed and Platform Body - Mechanical
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .
| Condition | Actions |
|---|---|
| Tailgate is making noise while opening/closing, drops fast, does not fully open or binds | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| Hard to open using the tailgate release handle | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| Tailgate step hard to open or close | GO to Pinpoint Test C |