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Tailgate won’t latch MN

Spindrive

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power tailgate - when it gets real cold around here in MN (sub 15degrees) I’ll open my tailgate, and when I go to close it, it doesn’t latch.

any others experiencing this?

lucky I have a heated garage so I can warm it up and then it will again latch…
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In Texas I have had trouble with mine latching, opened up twice while driving, lost some crap once.
 

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power tailgate - when it gets real cold around here in MN (sub 15degrees) I’ll open my tailgate, and when I go to close it, it doesn’t latch.

any others experiencing this?

lucky I have a heated garage so I can warm it up and then it will again latch…
I'm in northern WI; I haven't had this issue yet, although I have expected to after all of the heavy wet snow and freezing rain we have received. My truck does stay outside 24-7. Sounds like you have water and then Ice in the latch mechanism. WD-40 displaces water. I wonder if you spray it on your latches on the ends of the tailgate? Maybe follow up with some lithium lube or equivalent?
 

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If I recall correctly, these issues are covered by the warranty that Ford extended to cover this for a longer period of time and mileage. It is not a recall. If it were me, I would just take it in to the dealer and have them fix it.
 
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If I recall correctly, these issues are covered by the warranty that Ford extended to cover this for a longer period of time and mileage. It is not a recall. If it were me, I would just take it in to the dealer and have them fix it.

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power tailgate - when it gets real cold around here in MN (sub 15degrees) I’ll open my tailgate, and when I go to close it, it doesn’t latch.

any others experiencing this?

lucky I have a heated garage so I can warm it up and then it will again latch…
Hi there, I'd be happy to look into your F-150 concerns on my end. Will you send us a message with your VIN and dealership info? I can look into things on my end.
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