2017 Super Duty power tailgate release issues

[porthole]

In case you haven't seen this yet or are experiencing the issue.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1477822-tailgate-opening-by-itself-2.html#post17567976

 

[Sniper]

Thanks for sharing this. I haven't had this issue but I did set off the panic alarm when I stooped down with the FOB in my pocket and the thought popped in my head that could just as likely cause the tailgate to drop while going down the road, so I have been tossing the FOB in the console. Now I know the FOB being in your pocket is NOT the issue in this case. Got the TSB wrote down! Thanks again.

Safe travels.

 

[justafordguy]

Hasn't happened to me yet but thanks for the info.

 

[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

I love love love my electric tailgate release !!!!! I use it all the time. Also love my electric tannoe cover just as much.
It's crazy how good of a job Ford designers did on this new Super Duty truck !!!
And again that's coming from a lifetime GM fan

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[jbeletti]

I will keep an eye on this.

I came out of Lowes today, hit the lock, then start twice. Got to the truck and the tailgate was down! Also, the truck was not running. So this might have been an error on my part - hitting the tailgate release on the FOB instead of the start button.

Something to keep an eye on though. My DOM is 09-June-2017, so 10 days after those affected in the bulletin.

Edit: Updated DOM

 

[pegmikef]

Something to keep an eye on though. My DOM is 17-June-2017, so 10 days after those affected in the bulletin.

Jim, How do you find out the DOM?

 

[Bones]

This would definitely suck for the guy who parks too close to you.

 

[justafordguy]

Jim, How do you find out the DOM?

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[RoadJunkie]

Look on your window sticker. The last line under MSRP you will see a long line of numbers. The last six are the build date.

 

[jbeletti]

I was wondering the same thing.

It was on my window sticker and on some other paperwork I found for the truck. I think on an Oasis report the dealer ran before I bought Ford Premium Care.

 

[jbeletti]

If you don't have your window sticker or it's not handy, try this tool: https://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Number-Lookup/WindowSticker/Ford.html

Enter your VIN and click Window Sticker to submit. Your window sticker image will then appear at the bottom of the page. Right click on the image, then Save As and it will download as a PDF.

Attaching an example (as a jpg) below with the area outlined in red, that Road Junkie references.

(click image for larger view)

 

[justafordguy]

OK, so mine is 06-13-17 so does that mean mine shouldn't have the issue?

 

[RoadJunkie]

OK, so mine is 06-13-17 so does that mean mine shouldn't have the issue?

My math says your build date is after 6-7-2017 and, according to the TSB, should already have the fix.

 

[jbeletti]

I’m only 2 days after the TSB. Hoping for the best


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[justafordguy]

I wonder how we could tell if it's already fixed?

 

[RoadJunkie]

You can tell by the fact that the TSB indicates only those vehicles with a build date prior to the identified date will need any identified fix. I'm not sure what additional evidence of a fix would be available.

 

[pegmikef]

I’m only 2 days after the TSB. Hoping for the best

Thanks for the DOM. Mine was 8-8-17 so I shall worry no longer about this TSB.

 

[Bones]

Did you guys see the power numbers from ford today. 450 hp and 935 lb-ft of torque. A shot across RAMs bow.

 

[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

I know I know !!!!
Now I need to trade mine in.

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