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Noticed the Platinum badge was separating from the tailgate. The dealer had to order a new one and doesn't know how long it will take to arrive. This is the first issue I have had with the truck. Hopefully it doesn't fall off.
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Unfortunately this is an issue that others have been experiencing as well.
 

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Had mine replaced and it too was loose. Not at both ends as before,but in the center. Took it back in and they made clip adjustments on the inside. Ok now, but haven't got a clue why they couldn't do that in the first place....
 

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Noticed the Platinum badge was separating from the tailgate. The dealer had to order a new one and doesn't know how long it will take to arrive. This is the first issue I have had with the truck. Hopefully it doesn't fall off.
Hello, Neil!
Send us a private message with your VIN and the name and location of your local Ford dealer.
I’d be happy to see what I can do to assist with this tailgate badge concern. Thanks!
 

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Mine is doing the same thing. I think it may be from the high pressure water at the drive through car wash I was going through a few times a week.
 

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Thought mine was just a one off. Now that I see others have this problem I will try and make a appointment with my dealership to see if I can get it fixed as well.
 

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Same area is loose with mine. I have never used a automated car wash and don't use a pressure washer.
 

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Nothing to do with car washes. They come that way from the Plant. Replacing it didn't help. They ended up moving the clips behind it around to get a equal seal across after
 

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I have a special order 2022 Platinum that I took delivery of 14 Days ago, the badge has gaps in multiple spots visible from the top. I have a scheduled appointment with Planet Ford in Dallas, TX for them to hopefully repair the issue. It's disappointing that a truck that is so expensive and contains very advanced technical features has a name badge on the tailgate that appears to be very thinly made and barely attached to the tailgate.
 

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I have a special order 2022 Platinum that I took delivery of 14 Days ago, the badge has gaps in multiple spots visible from the top. I have a scheduled appointment with Planet Ford in Dallas, TX for them to hopefully repair the issue. It's disappointing that a truck that is so expensive and contains very advanced technical features has a name badge on the tailgate that appears to be very thinly made and barely attached to the tailgate.
As i mentioned in this group before, replacing it didn't help in my case. They apparently moved some of the clips around (behind, inside the tailgate) to get a uniform seal across. Never had this on previous Platinum's i had. I don't know what Ford is doing with it's Q.C. but it's not impressing me...
 

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MIne is now coming off as well.

Are the clips easily accessible? I assume the other side of the tailgate?
 

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My 21 limited has the same issue. I took delivery of it and within a week I had to have them replace it. They ordered a total replacement and about a year later, I’m having the same issue again. I’m sure it’s the double-sided tape they use and the heat but I’m kind of pissed because it’s such an expensive truck and I have the whole truck ceramic coated so I don’t want a new badge I just want it to adhere to the truck
 
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Not just Platinum and Limited ...
22 King Ranch, less than 5 months old.
It's faulty adhesive, not pressure washing.
And the silver film coating is pulling away from the badge.

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MIne is now coming off as well.

Are the clips easily accessible? I assume the other side of the tailgate?
Yes, take the inside panel off, according to dealers service guy
 
 




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