TAIL GATE LOCKS ITSELF??? wHY

[BGJ]

After I drive a bit my tailgate locks itself. Is this normal.

[dhanna6powerstroke]

Originally Posted by BGJ

After I drive a bit my tailgate locks itself. Is this normal.

Sounds like there is something wrong with your latch/lock to me. Mine has never locked by itself.

[BGJ]

Originally Posted by dhanna6powerstroke

Sounds like there is something wrong with your latch/lock to me. Mine has never locked by itself.

Thanks for the reply. I didn't think it was normal but then again I didn't know for sure. It isn't that big of hassle, & it's never been stolen. A simple turn of the key & she opens right up.
Appreciate it.

[dhanna6powerstroke]

Originally Posted by BGJ

Thanks for the reply. I didn't think it was normal but then again I didn't know for sure. It isn't that big of hassle, & it's never been stolen. A simple turn of the key & she opens right up.
Appreciate it.

No problem. Other than the inconvenience, it's not a bad thing because it does keep it from being stolen.

[BGJ]

Originally Posted by dhanna6powerstroke

No problem. Other than the inconvenience, it's not a bad thing because it does keep it from being stolen.

You're right. Ya hate when things don't work like they're intended to, but I like your spin on this.
Thanks
BGJ

[Cutty72]

Yeah, happens on the old mans truck too, about every third or fourth time he goes to open it.

[joeniel]

I wish myne locked when I want it to, nevermind by itself...

[JakeLewis79]

I have a tailgate off an f150 on mine and I haven't got it re-keyed yet, so when it locks itself I have to take the inside cover of the tailgate to gain access to the handle mechanism.

[036speed]

Yeah, my moms 02 locks everytime you shut it. but my 03 doesnt. Stumps us. So we just let it be haha

[Mack]

Mine was getting harder and harder to open and I sprayed some lithium grease on each side where it latches and it's good as new. Maybe open it up and spray some grease on the inside mechanism.
Worth a try.