Missing Tailgate Bracket on 2024 Lightning Lariat?

[aldera]

Hi,

I've got a 2024 Lightning Lariat and just noticed something that didn't seem right. There's no tailgate bracket on the left side of my tailgate. The holes are there, but no bracket. Can someone verify if this is normal? I just noticed it today and I've had it for 6 months now. Haven't had any problems but it just caught my eye. Thanks for any input.

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[flyct]

Mu 2024 Lightning Platinum also only has the bracket on the right side. Missing on driver side.

 

[Trieubao]

Took the truck end of 3/25, same as yours. So that should be it.

 

[BSEE SPARKY]

My MY2023 Lariat only has one bracket. The tailgate does not have a hole to accommodate bracket on left side. Since tailgate is hinged at both ends, not sure it structural. Maybe a tailgate postion sensor? Something needed for pwr tailgate.

 

[Al_V]

I'm pretty sure I have seen other post(s) about this, and it was concluded as normal...

 

[3rdgenfan]

My XLT has those left side mounting provisions blocked off, but the passenger side open; which makes sense since I have a basic manual tailgate.

 

[aldera]

Thanks everyone. Looks like it’s supposed to be that way.

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