How to service and repair the tailgate latch on Ford F-250 Super Duty?

Service and repair activities for the tailgate latch should start with opening the tailgate. Start by opening and unscrewing the tailgate while also discarding any screws and retaining clips if they exist and the tailgate access panel. The service and repair of the tailgate latch begins by removing two bolts that sustain the latch followed by the separation of the tailgate latch remote control actuating rods. During new latch installation you must apply a torque of 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) to the bolts before completing the reversal of removal steps. Multi-purpose grease spray should be applied on latches when needed before installation.

OEM Ford F-250 Super Duty Tailgate Latch

Rear Tailgate Latch

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Ford F-250 Super Duty 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:
- 1999-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford F-250 Super Duty 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:
- 1999-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford F-250 Super Duty 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:
- 1999-2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford F-250 Super Duty Lock Assembly, Driver Side Part Number: ML3Z-9943151-B
$255.30 MSRP: $374.88
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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:
- 2023-2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford F-250 Super Duty Lock Assembly Part Number: ML3Z-9943150-D
$262.36 MSRP: $385.25
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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:
- 2023-2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford F-250 Super Duty Lock Assembly, Rear Part Number: ML3Z-9943150-C
$33.75 MSRP: $47.87
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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:
- 2023-2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS

Ford F-250 Super Duty Tailgate Latch

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Ford F-250 Super Duty Tailgate Latch Parts and Q&A

Remote Control, Rear
F75Z-9943170-AA
Q: How to service and repair the tailgate latch on Ford F-250 Super Duty?
A:
Service and repair activities for the tailgate latch should start with opening the tailgate. Start by opening and unscrewing the tailgate while also discarding any screws and retaining clips if they exist and the tailgate access panel. The service and repair of the tailgate latch begins by removing two bolts that sustain the latch followed by the separation of the tailgate latch remote control actuating rods. During new latch installation you must apply a torque of 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) to the bolts before completing the reversal of removal steps. Multi-purpose grease spray should be applied on latches when needed before installation.