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

Begin servicing the remote control by first opening the tailgate before supporting it. The tailgate access panel needs all 8 screws removed before installation where you should tighten them to 5 Nm (44 lb-in). Start by opening both clips that allow the removal of the 2 tailgate latch actuating rods from the tailgate remote control then disconnect the 2 tailgate latch actuating rod locators on the tailgate. The procedure for reinstallation begins after you remove the 2 retaining nuts from the tailgate remote control but requires nut tightening to 7 Nm (62 lb-in). End the assembly work by undoing the steps of removal in reverse order.

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Ford F-150 Lock Assembly, Rear Part Number: 5L3Z-9943150-A
$7.78 MSRP: $11.03
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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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2020 Ford F-150 | 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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Ford F-150 Remote Control, Rear Part Number: F75Z-9943170-AA
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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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2014 Ford F-150 | 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
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Ford F-150 Remote Control, Rear Part Number: F85Z-9943170-AA
$17.27 MSRP: $23.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control; Tailgate Lock Actuator Motor, Rear; Control Assembly; Handle
- Manufacturer Note: without tailgate lock
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2004 Ford F-150 | Base, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lightning, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Lock Assembly, Driver Side Part Number: ML3Z-9943151-B
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Latch
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: ML3Z-9943151-C
- Replaces: ML3Z-9943151-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Ford F-150 | Raptor, Raptor R | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Lock Assembly Part Number: ML3Z-9943150-D
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Latch
- Replaced by: ML3Z-9943150-E
- Replaces: ML3Z-9943150-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Ford F-150 | Lariat, Raptor, Raptor R, SSV, Tremor, 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 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Lock Assembly, Rear Part Number: ML3Z-9943150-C
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Tailgate Latch, Rear; Trunk Latch; Door Lock; Lock; Latch
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: ML3Z-9943150-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Ford F-150 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, Raptor R, SSV, Tremor, 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 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Lock, Driver Side Part Number: E8TZ-99431D77-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Door Lock
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1996 Ford F-150 | Custom, Eddie Bauer, Lightning, Special, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Remote Control Part Number: E7TZ-9943170-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control; Lock Controller
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1996 Ford F-150 | Custom, Eddie Bauer, Lightning, Special, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Lock, Passenger Side Part Number: E8TZ-99431D76-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Door Lock
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1996 Ford F-150 | Custom, Eddie Bauer, Lightning, Special, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Lock Part Number: E3TZ99431D76D
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bracket Tailgate Lock; Door Lock; Bracket - Tailgate Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1986 Ford F-150 | Base, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.9 L DIESEL

Ford F-150 Tailgate Latch

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Ford F-150 Tailgate Latch Parts and Q&A

Remote Control, Rear
F75Z-9943170-AA
Q: How to service and repair the tailgate latch remote control on Ford F-150?
A:
Begin servicing the remote control by first opening the tailgate before supporting it. The tailgate access panel needs all 8 screws removed before installation where you should tighten them to 5 Nm (44 lb-in). Start by opening both clips that allow the removal of the 2 tailgate latch actuating rods from the tailgate remote control then disconnect the 2 tailgate latch actuating rod locators on the tailgate. The procedure for reinstallation begins after you remove the 2 retaining nuts from the tailgate remote control but requires nut tightening to 7 Nm (62 lb-in). End the assembly work by undoing the steps of removal in reverse order.