License Plate Screws Rub When Opening Tailgate

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One thing I dont see.. My service manager had my rear plate frame [the dealership furnished one] removed b/c with it the screws extend super close to the inside lip of tail gate. In doing so the paint may get scratched off, Probably something I would have never noticed [until it rusted out]. That's the stuff I appreciate! Does not look like a TSB yet so it may not be on the radar at FoMoCo...

I'd advise all you guys [and girls] to take a look at yours.
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One thing I dont see.. My service manager had my rear plate frame [the dealership furnished one] removed b/c with it the screws extend super close to the inside lip of tail gate. In doing so the paint may get scratched off, Probably something I would have never noticed [until it rusted out]. That's the stuff I appreciate! Does not look like a TSB yet so it may not be on the radar at FoMoCo...

I'd advise all you guys [and girls] to take a look at yours.
We've talked about this earlier in another thread, there are some that the frame rubbed against the tailgate when open too cause they were so thick.
 
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We've talked about this earlier in another thread, there are some that the frame rubbed against the tailgate when open too cause they were so thick.
Well just went to Ace Hardware b/c they still have screw 'bins'. They had two full of assorted lisc plate screws, I found a low-profile head that basically doubles the clearance. Spent a whopping $1.89 for [4]...
 

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Well just went to Ace Hardware b/c they still have screw 'bins'. They had two full of assorted lisc plate screws, I found a low-profile head that basically doubles the clearance. Spent a whopping $1.89 for [4]...
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One thing I dont see.. My service manager had my rear plate frame [the dealership furnished one] removed b/c with it the screws extend super close to the inside lip of tail gate. In doing so the paint may get scratched off, Probably something I would have never noticed [until it rusted out]. That's the stuff I appreciate! Does not look like a TSB yet so it may not be on the radar at FoMoCo...

I'd advise all you guys [and girls] to take a look at yours.
I detected the same issue and removed the frame.
 

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The tailgate is aluminum so rust is not an issue. I wouldn't want it scratched but there won't be rust.
 
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alum does corrode though, white chaulky mess. just as bad as rust..
In Northern climates, it's a good idea to replace the dealer supplied generic steel screws with stainless hardware to avoid the aluminum license plate causing the fasteners to rust.
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