Ford F-150 2023, Owner'S Manual

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TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
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Pull up on the handle to release the
tailgate.
Note: You may need to unlock the tailgate
first.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
THE TAILGATE
Manual
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Lock. A
Unlock. B
1. Insert the ignition key into the tailgate
lock.
2. Turn it to the left to lock the tailgate.
3. Turn it to the right to unlock the
tailgate.
Power
You can lock and unlock the tailgate with
the remote control or power door unlock
control.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
THE TAILGATE
WARNING: Always properly secure
cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo
falling from the vehicle. Failure to do so
could result in compromised vehicle
stability and serious personal injury to
vehicle occupants or others.
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2023 F-150 (TFD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202206, DOM
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Manual Tailgate