I am the first poster on this thread. Mine were replaced a year and a half ago and have been fine since. This is a known defect going way back and yours should be replaced with no argument.
I will be going into the dealer for some recall issues if and when they ever receive the parts and I plan to bring up this issue to them when I do so. My hope is that they will have a lightning or two on the lot that does not reproduce this same event. I will report back to this thread when I do.
If the truck is unlocked and I repeat the procedure it closes properly. It only happens when the truck is locked. So, it cannot be an obstruction or it would not close properly whether locked or unlocked.
If the truck is locked and I attempt to close the tailgate by either pressing the tailgate button or the key fob the tailgate raises to the closing point, the horn honks (loudly) and the tailgate goes back down. My friend has the same truck with no such issue so I believe that it is not the...
I took delivery of my Lightning almost exactly 1 year ago. I received one or two over the air updates but beginning in November they stopped coming through. As everything else was working in the truck I decided to wait until I brought it in for the 10,000 mile service to have the dealer check...
I've had my Lightning for a year now and have the Ford installed bed mat. I have taken several trips and loaded the bed often. I am very satisfied with it. It stays in place, is easy to clean, is no-slip, and has just enough padding so that I can work in there on my knees comfortably.
I too received the letter and just reached out to my dealer. He got back to me and said that Ford told him they are not replacing the motor unless or until it malfunctions. I explained that it was not what the letter said. He agreed and said unfortunately that is Ford's position. So I just...
Whenever I open and then close the tailgate (by whatever means) and the truck happens to be locked, the horn honks very loudly and the tailgate opens again. Only after unlocking the vehicle can I close it. I try to remember to unlock the truck first every time now, but it is a minor hassle...
FYI, I purchased that cover and was one of early reporters of the problem. Ford replaced the felt pieces with ones that have a different adhesive at no charge and so far so good. Otherwise, I really like the cover. And I’m Carbonized Grey, too.😬