1996 FORD F150 tailgate

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Features
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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NOTE: For Stripped Chassis vehicles, see your
Body Builders manual for location and
operation of all items defined in this
section.
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Doors
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Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude
unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet
type lock knob. To unlock and open the front
door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
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Tailgate
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Tailgate operation
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When open, the tailgate load should not exceed
500 lbs (227 kgs). If you want to load heavy
items onto your vehicle, Ford recommends that
you load them one at a time, directly on the bed
floor to avoid damage to the tailgate or its
supports.
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To release the tailgate:
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Open the tailgate as directed above, but support
it to allow for slack in the cables at both sides.
Use a coin or similar object to pry the spring
clip (on each upper cable connector) past the
head of the support screw. Doing so will allow
you to center the wider opening in the connector
over the screw head and disconnect it.
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If you disconnect the upper end of each cable,
you can lower the tailgate completely.
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NOTE: Step bumpers or hitches may damage
the tailgate if it is lowered completely.
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Releasing the tailgate
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Tailgate removal
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First release the tailgate as described above. Be
sure to support the left side to prevent it from
falling. Then raise the tailgate to a 45 degree
angle (see the following illustration) and lift the
right side of the tailgate off its hinge. You can
now pull the left side of the tailgate away from
the left hinge.
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Tailgate removal
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RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the
tailgate open unless there is a load
holding it in place.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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The power door lock switches are located in the
front doors. To lock all doors push the switch
marked L. To unlock all doors push the switch
marked U.
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The manual door locks will override the power
door lock controls.
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Power door lock controls
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