Maybe damaged prior to delivery?!? I have only had it 6 weeks. I thought I t was odd that I hadn't seen anyone else post about this if it was a consistent problem.
I noticed the paint on my tailgate hinge stop was chipped off the other day. When the tailgate opens if you don't do it carefully the piston doesn't prevent it from hitting the painted cast aluminum stop. Where I park is a bit of a side hill so with the weight of the tire it can easily open too...
Take a look below. This was is rough measurement. I am as well in a wheelchair and have a Badlands on reserve so this is also a concern of mine. This is from the price and build Ford page as well as the pic you provided. They are pretty close. Looks like roughly 37" to the transfer height. Who...