Tailgate Lock; Tailgate Removal - Ford 2010 Explorer Sport Trac Owner's Manual

TAILGATE LOCK

The tailgate lock is designed to help
prevent theft of the tailgate.
• Insert ignition key and turn to the
right to lock.
• Turn ignition key to the left to
unlock.

Tailgate removal

WARNING: Vehicles equipped with a cap, keep passengers and
pets out of the pickup box area when vehicle is running to
prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide which can injure your lungs and cause
drowsiness and even death.
WARNING: Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting
cargo or cargo falling from vehicle, which could result in
compromised vehicle stability and serious personal injury to vehicle
occupants or others.
Your tailgate is removable to allow
more room for loading.
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Use a screwdriver to pry the
spring clip (on each connector) past
the head of the support screw.
Disconnect cable.
3. Disconnect the other cable.
4. Lift tailgate to a 45–degree angle
from horizontal.
5. Lift right side off of its hinge.
6. Lift tailgate to a 80–degree angle from horizontal.
7. Remove tailgate from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to the right.
2010 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp)
Owners Guide (own2002), 1st Printing
USA (fus)
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