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Body panel issue rear passenger side panels and taillight issue

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Sorry it seems my question didn’t show up anybody else have this issue either panels and lights? I have a 22’ that I’ve now found same issue only not as severe and no creaking sound when I push panel inward? Thanks
 

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That panel shouldn't be sticker out like that. At least mine isn't. Is it fully seated?
 
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No it’s not it’s stick on just over 3/16 and if you get sound in the video it creaks when I push it in. I can move the tail light back and forth and the small panel in between the light and tailgate look to be off as well? Trying to find out if I can put back together or I need a body shop?
 

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Had a very similar issue, took it to the dealer and they had to readjust the panels.
 

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Haven't seen a Bronco with that area being perfect. That piece you're pushing on always seems to stick out further than the slim filler panel below it. Either it's not seating right, or the filler panel needs shimmed out so it lines up right.

I was going to address mine if/when I go to swap out taillights. That's just me, though. Im the type that doesn't want to give the dealer a chance to make something worse (whether it be that panel, a oil stain on the cloth from their cloths, another careless scratch on the door panel from them getting in/out).
 
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Thanks, I do agree with you on letting them fix. I can see something when I push it in, looking from inside there seems to be a piece sticking out that should connect?
 

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Built in quality control. Panel is lined up when noise stops. That’s genius!
 
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Quality is Job one, I think I heard that somewhere? Wonder if it it means something someone is supposed to remember…
 

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No it’s not it’s stick on just over 3/16 and if you get sound in the video it creaks when I push it in. I can move the tail light back and forth and the small panel in between the light and tailgate look to be off as well? Trying to find out if I can put back together or I need a body shop?
If you can move the taillight then something is not attached correctly. Dealer should be able to make it right.
 

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I have the exact same problem with mine. In addition, I notice that the outer curve where the roof meets the panel on that side is wider than on the driver side (the side that doesn't protrude).
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