How to service and repair the tailgate latch on 2008 Ford F-150?

Start servicing and repairing the tailgate latch by opening the tailgate and providing support to it. The tailgate access panel requires the removal of eight screws before installation when you should tighten all screws to 5 Nm (44 lb-in). Start by opening the clip so you can remove the tailgate latch actuating rod from the tailgate remote control and take off the actuating rod locator which is attached to the tailgate. Follow installation of the tailgate latch bolt by tightening it to 18 lb-ft (25 Nm). You must also bolt and cable the tailgate latch together while tightening them to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) strength during assembly. The tailgate latch extraction process ends here but when replacing it follow the reverse order of steps while applying lubrication to the tailgate latch.

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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Tailgate Latch, Rear; Tailgate Lock; Trunk Latch; Door Lock; Lock; Latch
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 2L3Z-9943150-AA, 3L3Z-9943150-AA, JL3Z-9943150-A, JL3Z-9943150-B
- Item Weight: 0.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 5.4 x 3.4 x 3.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 5L3Z-9943150-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Ford F-150 Submodels:
- Base, FX2, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lariat Limited, Lightning, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, STX, SVT Raptor, THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG, 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control; Tailgate Lock Actuator Motor, Rear; Tailgate Latch, Rear; Control Assembly; Latch Assembly; Lock Controller; Handle; Latch
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: F65Z-9943170-AL
- Base No.: 43170
- Item Weight: 0.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8.1 x 4.6 x 2.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: F75Z-9943170-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Ford F-150 Submodels:
- Base, FX2, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lariat Limited, Lightning, Limited, Platinum, STX, SVT Raptor, THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG, 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS

2008 Ford F-150 Tailgate Latch

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2008 Ford F-150 Tailgate Latch Parts Q&A

Q: How to service and repair the tailgate latch on 2008 Ford F-150?
A: Start servicing and repairing the tailgate latch by opening the tailgate and providing support to it. The tailgate access panel requires the removal of eight screws before installation when you should tighten all screws to 5 Nm (44 lb-in). Start by opening the clip so you can remove the tailgate latch actuating rod from the tailgate remote control and take off the actuating rod locator which is attached to the tailgate. Follow installation of the tailgate latch bolt by tightening it to 18 lb-ft (25 Nm). You must also bolt and cable the tailgate latch together while tightening them to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) strength during assembly. The tailgate latch extraction process ends here but when replacing it follow the reverse order of steps while applying lubrication to the tailgate latch.

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2 Tailgate Latches found

2008 Ford F-150 Lock Assembly, Rear Part Number: 5L3Z-9943150-A

2008 Ford F-150 Remote Control, Rear Part Number: F75Z-9943170-AA

2008 Ford F-150 Tailgate Latch

2008 Ford F-150 Tailgate Latch Parts Q&A

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