How to Make an Emergency Release Handle for Inside of Swing Gate

[CT203]

I don’t know why Ford doesn’t include release levers for these kinds of things. I had to fashion a handle (out of paracord) to release the latch of the driver side rear seat back on my F150 screw so I could get behind it and utilize the space.

There is limited need for it. Some might even say there is no need for it.

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[BroncoB]

There is limited need for it. Some might even say there is no need for it.

You can make that argument for a lot of things.

 

[Mr. Hankey]

There is limited need for it. Some might even say there is no need for it.

Thank you OP; while I don’t yet have my Bronco I was wondering about this. While many would not use this feature, there are a few of us who would have a hard time living without it as we want to occasionally be able to sleep back there. I’ll do a rear seat delete on my 2 door for gear and occasional sleeping. It is true that it’ll be harder to keep captives back there so we’ll need another solution for that.

 

[Tina]

Very nice! Great idea too.

Thanks! It was in response to was inspired by another thread, where there wasn't an answer to the question. https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/whos-got-the-best-way-to-open-tailgate-from-inside.37577/ So thanks to @Roll Sound for that.

 

[Tina]

If Ford included something like this it would be pretty easy to open the rear hatch with a coat hanger slipped between the glass and hatch. I wonder if doing this when the doors are locked will trip an alarm.

Yikes! This is a good point, I'd better test that out.

 

[Lifeliberty]

Thanks! I was inspired by another thread: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/whos-got-the-best-way-to-open-tailgate-from-inside.37577/ So thanks to @Roll Sound for that.

OMG, Let me save everyone the time reading that thread: just read this thread

 

[Tina]

OMG, Let me save everyone the time reading that thread: just read this thread

SORRY! I should have said in response to that thread.

 

[Stitchxp626]

I don’t know why Ford doesn’t include release levers for these kinds of things. I had to fashion a handle (out of paracord) to release the latch of the driver side rear seat back on my F150 screw so I could get behind it and utilize the space.

I did the exact same thing in MY F150 !

 

[Lifeliberty]

SORRY! I should have said in response to that thread.

i would like to say reading it was worth it, it was not

 

[Tina]

ACK! I have a significant design flaw. Make your loop thin enough so you can tuck it back into the trim panel. The release lever works when the doors are locked, and it didn't set off the alarm when I did it (I did have the keys on me, so that may be why). Either way, tuck that loop away to avoid tempting thieves!
Thanks to @JPye and @jdawg for asking the important questions.

 

[Who iz]

Liking your concept, planning perhaps for an early working retirement....How bout a group buy with many style and color options?

 

[JohnnyBronco]

I don’t want to sound like an idiot…. But what is the point of this? And yes I know I’m an idiot !!!

Carjacking and tossed in the back? Can't open roof to escape until tailgate opens

 

[Bwaggs83]

The thing is though... because the whole Bronco is open means there is no need for an interior rear tailgate release. You can remove the panels on a hardtop. you can climb over the back seat and open the door. You can remove a soft top. I'm not sure it makes sense. Nice ingenuity though.

 

[Tina]

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The thing is though... because the whole Bronco is open means there is no need for an interior rear tailgate release. You can remove the panels on a hardtop. you can climb over the back seat and open the door. You can remove a soft top. I'm not sure it makes sense. Nice ingenuity though.

It's just more convenient, especially with the 2-door and a roof rack. Necessity isn't the only mother of invention.

 

[Bwaggs83]

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It's just more convenient, especially with the 2-door and a roof rack. Necessity isn't the only mother of invention.

I get that necessity isn't the only reason for invention but i'd be curious in what condition you'd use this.

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