FORD 2015 F-150 - Manual (Page 244)

Insert the ignition key into the tailgate lock.
Turn it to the right to lock the tailgate. Turn
it to the left to unlock the tailgate.
Remote Control Tailgate Lock (If
Equipped)
Use the lock and unlock buttons on your
remote control to lock and unlock the
tailgate.
Manual Tailgate Opening
Manual Tailgate Release
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1. Unlock the tailgate.
2. Pull up on the manual tailgate handle
to release the tailgate.
Electronic Tailgate Opening
(If
Equipped)
WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, 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 safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly.
The electronic tailgate release will not
operate when:
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
• The vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph
(5 km/h).
With the Remote Control
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Press the remote control button
twice within three seconds.
With the Outside Control Button
1. Unlock the vehicle with the remote
control or power door unlock control.
If an intelligent access transmitter is
within 3 feet (1 meter) of the tailgate,
the tailgate will unlock when you press
the tailgate release button.
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2. Press the control button located in the
top of the tailgate pull-cup handle.
3. Push the tailgate up to close the
tailgate.
Tailgate Removal
WARNING
Always properly secure cargo to
prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling
from vehicle, which could result in
compromised vehicle stability and serious
personal injury to vehicle occupants or
others.
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