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Guys, I just found this on Ford Accessories, listed in the Ranger 2019 category, and it seems to be the product that many of us have been waiting for. Sure wish that they had included a picture, just to be sure....

Bed Tailgate - Viscous Dampening Cartridge

Part No: VKB3Z-99406A10-A

SRP: $50.00Suggested Retail Price
Your Price: $47.50
This is just the trick for lowering your tailgate in a safe, controlled manner and then having it come to a soft landing at full open – each and every time.

  • Includes mounting hardware and instructions.
  • Dealer installation recommended.
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She's probably uninformed, you can't expect every parts girl to know the model interchange for every part. She's likely reading from the computer, so if the computer is wrong (gasp) the part will be wrong.

Maybe so but if you look at the post where I actually took apart my tail light and took a picture there is no ball mount. The parts included are what's shown in the original OP. If you see a ball mount there please point it out? I
really don't care as I'm buying the one from @TheMarkP once they're available. Again if someone wants to be a guinea pig and try it great but if it doesn't work you're out shipping both ways. I'll take the one that's been tested to work and made in the USA!:flag:
 

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Just got a call from Ford Parts explaining that the order was cancelled because the part was out of stock. Instructions are to contact your local dealer as they will have more information on availability.

When I asked if he could confirm if the part was actually for the 2019 US Ranger he gave me the following customer service number to call 844.589.0060

I don’t have time right now to call in, but if someone else wants to and post the results, have at it
I also got a call today saying it was out of stock at the warehouse
 

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I just ordered.
 

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I was asked about this in my New Member introduction post. Here was my reply.

So... I should have said "on the sales side", but did not want to leave you hanging. I have my 'go to' parts guy look it for me. Not a single one in the US, well is words were "Not a single one in the country". Full part number per parts is VKB3299406A10A. It's does show to fit the Ranger, but as you said, it does NOT state as to where it mounts. Side note, I saw list price at $33 and suggested retail at $53
 


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Just tried to have my dealer parts guy order this, he said not yet available (btw he's really sharp, not just a parts pusher). He did mention in the comments it says it is the Dee-Zee damper.

Tail-gate continues.
 
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For this damper to fit like the F150, there would need to be a hole in the sheet metal so that the cam and gas spring are out of sight. There is not a hole in the 2019MY Ranger
 

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I got a phone call from Ford today explaining that my order was cancelled because the central Ford warehouse is sold out and that if I still wanted the part I should contact my dealer as they may have some in stock locally.
 

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For this damper to fit like the F150, there would need to be a hole in the sheet metal so that the cam and gas spring are out of sight. There is not a hole in the 2019MY Ranger
You're right. There should be a ball mount (or at least a hole) already there inside the tailgate housing which there isn't. I'm sure it can be modified easily to fit if necessary,get a ball mount and drill and tap it into the inside tail light section.
 

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I talked with my local Ford Dealer and their systems shows this on backorder with an ETA of Nov 4th. Hopefully we should be able to put the order in on that day and they will be able to pull it and ship it.
 

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Are you able to use your Ford Rewards points online?
That's a good question. I would likely not use the rewards points otherwise. If I can use it for this, that would be great :D
 

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This FAQ (https://owner.ford.com/fordpass/fordpass-rewards/faq.html) for Fordpass indicates that they cannot be used:

  • Can FordPass Rewards Points be redeemed on Fordparts.com?


    Not at this time. FordParts.com doesn't currently integrate with the FordPass ecosystem.
Thanks for finding that. I guess I will wait until someone confirms it works and if so, I can talk to my dealer to get it thru them. I don't know what else I'd use these points for, so this would be a great use of some of them.
 

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The irony is that the weenies that want the damper also have untrained wifes, And probably cant even understand how to lower the tailgate one handed. One more free tip, lower the tailgate first then pickup the item that you want to put in the bed. THIMK :LOL:
I want one and my wife is probably more careful at dropping the tailgate then I am. I don’t really need one, I just like bolting things on my truck and making modifications. Lol
 

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Ordered mine today at the dealer.
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