Tailgate - Troubleshooting - Ford SUPER DUTY 2024 Owner's Manual

Tailgate - Vehicles With: Remote Power Tailgate Release
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4. Pull the yellow handle stop backward
out of the tailgate until it fully extends.
5. 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.
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.
TAILGATE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TAILGATE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
Message
Tailgate Ajar
Shift to Park to
operate tailgate
2024 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202307, DOM
The tailgate is not completely closed.
The vehicle must be in park (P) to operate the remote release
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• 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).
STOWING THE TAILGATE STEP
1. 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.
2. 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 open. A warning message
appears and a tone sounds. After stowing
the step the power close function is
restored.
Action
tailgate.