Tailgate rattle TSB for 2021-2022 Broncos built on or before July 25, 2022

[breezyxm]

A new one for any tailgate rattles

you amazing amazing person <3

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[Robb]

I hadmine replaced in April after dealer was able to replicate it, took a while to get the tailgate but the service dude Knew their paint guys would do the best job and had it painted at a local body shop. Paint matched up well and had a tailgate support installed the same day to avoid It happening again.

quiet inside again!

 

[NVCowboy]

Hinges . . . Latches . . . Internals . . . The whole F'ing gate? Color me a dumbass, but I never saw that coming. I guess it's one way to keep anyone that's done stuff to thier gates away from . . . the gates.

I could see it now . . . Fix "Paint and install Raptor Hinges" probably more cost effective, but there'd be people lined up for blocks with tailgates that dont rattle for that solution.

 

[Hossfire]

I was going to install a strengthening plate on my tailgate this weekend. Good timing! Now I'll wait until this gets done.

My build week is in the middle of June. Even though I have no plans to go above the stock 35" tires, I plan to order the Hammer Built tailgate reinforcement kit. Peace of mind and it looks great! They also have some nice accessory mounts.

 

[Hossfire]

Also, some vibration dampening wouldn't hurt either. Seems like Ford tried so hard to get the weight down that they missed out the basics. Just imagine if they did a factory Dynamat package. So easy to install before the trim pieces are in place.

 

[Hossfire]

For those asking , I have tracked every non-acceptable rattle/squeak down.

The "water bottle" squeak is the tailgate rubbing on the rubber seal of your MIC Top Glass. This is eliminated entirely by running a piece of felt along the top of the tailgate.

The sound this TSB is addressing sounds like a newtons cradle from inside the tailgate. Distinct metal on metal contact/popping.

Due to the nuclear level fix from Ford, I'm convinced its a failed weld.

For them to replace the tailgate, it has to be a weld issue.

 

[charkey18]

Has anyone had success with the dealer replacing their tailgate?

 

[los7883]

Has anyone had success with the dealer replacing their tailgate?

I just called mine today, has been in the shop for almost a month (pinion seal issue too) they said they’re gonna replace my hinges on Monday, I guess we’ll see.

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