Tailgate sliding out

[RangerFD]

Has anyone else had their tailgate slide out on the passengers side while going to close it? I’m not sure if some hardware is broken or if it’s supposed to be like that. I know it’s supposed to slide out at a 45 angle but even when the tailgate is down it feels like the passengers side is loose.

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[Msfitoy]

???

 

[MattSucks]

Happened to me. I had been hauling river rock and went to close the tailgate, a rock slid in the gap and made the tailgate come off completely. Just lined it up and it went back together just fine.

 

[2020XLT]

If you can't figure out what's wrong, there is a tailgate lock assembly that bolts on and keeps anyone from stealing the complete tailgate. That could fix your issue permanently. I owned a 2000 Ranger for 17 yrs and probably took off tailgate only a few times during the time I owned it. I installed the lock assembly on my 2020 Ranger to ensure that it never get stolen..... Maybe installing the damper assembly would help too.... Just my two cents......

 

[TONTO]

I've noticed on mine that if I close the tailgate off to the side or the other it will come unhinged on that side. I was wondering if that was a problem with just my truck. I've thought about putting a tailgate lock on it to prevent that issue.

 

[NOVA_Ranger]

Mine has disconnected a few times when I try to force it closed a bit with stuff in the bed. I just swear a little and reattach it. Never had any issues just closing it normally though.

 

[Floyd]

Mine did it a couple of times.
Each time it was due to cargo in the way which displaced the tailgate.
I'm considering buying one of these to prevent it....

https://www.oempartsquick.com/oem-p..._term=4576373560910552&utm_content=Parts 0-50

 

[canigetadollar?]

Is the electronic tailgate lock not standard on all Rangers?

 

[Floyd]

Is the electronic tailgate lock not standard on all Rangers?

It is , but the additional purpose of the aforementioned device is that it should prevent the tailgate from popping out of place.
Oddly enough, this is the first pickup I have ever seen with this problem. Others were removable but not generally unintentionally.
I may just make my own since I have no use for the keyed bolthead which would be the majority of the expense.

 

[HoosierT]

Mine has come out on the right side a number of times. No cargo or anything in the way, simply the act of lifting the tailgate caused it to come out. Quite annoying at times.

 

[RangerFD]

Mine has come out on the right side a number of times. No cargo or anything in the way, simply the act of lifting the tailgate caused it to come out. Quite annoying at times.

Same happens a lot when I’m in a slanted driveway

 

[HTX1811]

Buy a hose clamp and use that. Helps prevent theft. Been doing that on ever truck I’ve owned for the last 20 years.

 

[DSM8]

But a hose clamp and use that. Helps prevent theft. Been doing that on ever truck I’ve owned for the last 20 years.

Can you put up a picture what your saying does not compute (I cant visualize it)

 

[Dahveed]

Can you put up a picture what your saying does not compute (I cant visualize it)

You just wrap a hose clamp around the hinge on the passenger side. It's slotted so that when the tailgate is at about a 45 degree angle it can be lifted off.

 

[Mr.Ranger]

But a hose clamp and use that. Helps prevent theft. Been doing that on ever truck I’ve owned for the last 20 years.

How would you attach that? Could you post pictures? Thanks

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