Add me to the dreaded tick/rattle coming from the tailgate. Have an appointment with my dealership on Tuesday. Will let everyone know what my dealer has to say.
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Gnarly tailgate rattle
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Good morning! If you send over a DM with your VIN and Ford dealer info, I can assist with your tailgate rattle concern.
I just had this issue crop up on mine. Followed the advice on this thread to remove the panels on the tailgate (I broke 2 clips, so start from the bottom when removing) I sprayed wd40 in pretty much every hole I could see. Opened and closed the tailgate a bunch and moved the spare tire up and down a bunch. Seems to have worked.
I was called last week saying my tailgate is ready to be replaced . I called a couple days after because I was out of town and I still haven’t got a hold of anyone . Nobody answers the phone and nobody calls back . Terrible experience listening to this tailgate for so long .
I just developed this sound after already having the hammer built reinforcement installed for a couple of weeks. I think it started after some kid loading groceries in Target drive-up slammed it shut. That 37" tire had a lot of momentum!
Just purchased some WD-40 lithium on amazon, fingers crossed that it solves my issue!
Just purchased some WD-40 lithium on amazon, fingers crossed that it solves my issue!
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I’ve been dealing with the ticking sound for 11k miles now. It’s pretty much my only complaint with the vehicle. I toke the advice from the chat and sprayed white lithium spray everywhere inside the tailgate. Let’s see if this helps or not. I also have an appointment to have ford look at the issue In November. Love the vehicle besides all the rattling and riot popping issues.
Is there a Ford fix for this? My Bronco was nice and quiet for the first 1000 miles. Not so pleasant to drive now. Everyone that rides in it is annoyed by all of the popping sounds.
Or are we supposed to fill the tailgate with grease?
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I'm having this problem and trying to understand the wd-40 thing. What exactly is everyone spraying? Some say the screws, some say holes. Anyone have pics of what they sprayed? I've had this truck for 5 months with 1 of those months at the dealer fixing endless quality issues. This one has not been addressed yet
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Fix the problem instead of masking it. Yall are just spraying lube everywhere. https://www.roughcountry.com/ford-bronco-tailgate-reinforcement-51052c.html
This issue is fixable, but not with lube. YOU CAN'T FIX EVERYTHING WITH LUBE(believe me, I've tried). You are still left with a weak tailgate that is flexing.
Not even going to argue if you don't believe me. Its not worth my time. But seriously, a tailgate reinforcement is needed on all Broncos BEFORE you develop issues. And if you already have issues, i would say "more" issues. But hey, you do you
This issue is fixable, but not with lube. YOU CAN'T FIX EVERYTHING WITH LUBE(believe me, I've tried). You are still left with a weak tailgate that is flexing.
Not even going to argue if you don't believe me. Its not worth my time. But seriously, a tailgate reinforcement is needed on all Broncos BEFORE you develop issues. And if you already have issues, i would say "more" issues. But hey, you do you
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Funny thing is that mine didn't start until AFTER my tailgate reinforcement was installed.
I tried the lube thing, didn't do shit. I probably didn't spray the right areas though.
Now I'll just sit and wait until there is a TSB for this issue. I know my dealer won't play ball without one, since I have a reinforcement and 37" tire on the tailgate.
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been a few people saying the reinforcements didn't fix it. on this thread and on other similar threads. may not be a bad idea, but still not addressing a design flaw properly. I'm hoping for a TSB, but it doesn't sound like any solution is reasonable unless they redesign the tailgate and then they are going to replace thousands? doesn't seem likely
5 months in and no more rattle with just lube, no reinforcement. Just sayin'
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what exactly is everyone lubing?
Tried the lube trick by greasing the tire mount bolts from the back end thru the accessory ready panel. did not work. going back to the dealer next week .
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I have been having the same issue. Finally decided to look it up and seems like there a lot of people with the same problem. It’s driving me nuts. 
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