Tailgate Gap

[vince]

Anyone else have a ~1/8" gap still when closing their tailgate?

2020 Lariat FX4 Supercab with tow package. Still getting familiar with it after picking it up a few weeks ago.

Tailgate functions as it should except it doesn't close flush. Both sides have the same gap so I don't think it was tweaked at some point from abuse. And no signs of previous mods (factory bolt paint don't look touched). I can push it flush but obviously it doesn't stay there.

Not sure if this is normal and my OCD is just getting the better of me. One minor annoyance is I have to shift the tanneu way back to close the tailgate gap which leaves a gap at the front.

Anyone noticed this and fixed it?

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[got3fords]

That does not look right to me. Might need to have dealer adjust something. You sure you got it closed tight?

 

[RangerBill]

Anyone else have a ~1/8" gap still when closing their tailgate?

2020 Lariat FX4 Supercab with tow package. Still getting familiar with it after picking it up a few weeks ago.

Tailgate functions as it should except it doesn't close flush. Both sides have the same gap so I don't think it was tweaked at some point from abuse. And no signs of previous mods (factory bolt paint don't look touched). I can push it flush but obviously it doesn't stay there.

Not sure if this is normal and my OCD is just getting the better of me. One minor annoyance is I have to shift the tanneu way back to close the tailgate gap which leaves a gap at the front.

Anyone noticed this and fixed it?

You shouldn't have that gap. I should be flush with the taillights. Your tailgate strikes (stops) need adjusting. They are black and have 2 bolts on each side. Try loosening the 2 bolts and moving it forward on each side.

 

[vince]

That does not look right to me. Might need to have dealer adjust something. You sure you got it closed tight?

Yea, it's been a couple weeks now that I've had it and opened/closed the tailgate dozens of times now. Locks fine. I'll go to dealer if I have to and can't fix it myself.

You shouldn't have that gap. I should be flush with the taillights. Your tailgate strikes (stops) need adjusting. They are black and have 2 bolts on each side. Try loosening the 2 bolts and moving it forward on each side.

Sounds like I'll have to try this now that I know this isn't a normal size gap.

Thanks for the confirmations.

 

[pickettf3nce]

You may have shifted your Retrax tonneau too far back towards the tailgate trying to get a tight seal. That may cause it to only partially latch.

The instructions call for an 1/8in gap between the end of the rails and the tailgate. (alternate instructions)

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