| TAILGATE STRIKER – NOISE/RATTLE |
FORD : | 2004-2005 Explorer Sport Trac 2004-2008 F-150, F-Super Duty 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac |
| LINCOLN: | 2006-2008 Mark LT |
2004-2008 F-Super Duty and F-150, 2006-2008 Mark LT, and 2004-2005 and 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles with a customer complaint of a noise or rattle in the tailgate may have worn tailgate striker sleeves.
This condition may be found on vehicles used in severe conditions such as fleet applications or repetitive rough road/off-road applications.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Remove the tailgate striker bolt using a T50 Torx bit.
- Replace the tailgate striker with a new striker.
- Align the tailgate striker up/down to the tailgate latch and adjust in/out for margin flushness.
- Torque the new tailgate striker to 30 lb-ft ± 4 lb-ft (40 N-m ± 6 N-m).
| PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
|---|---|
| 7A2Z-99404A42-A | Tailgate Lock Striker (Sport Trac) |
1L3Z-99404A42-AA
Ford 1L3Z-99404A42-AA - STRIKER
Last update on 2026-06-19 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | Tailgate Lock Striker (F-150/F-Super Duty/Mark LT) |
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Dee Zee DZ43204 Tailgate Assist fits 2015-Current Ford F150, Multicolor
- This tailgate assist fits 2015-current Ford F150.
- NEW and IMPROVED – We have improved the nutsert. You no longer have the little bottle of blue thread lock to mess with. The nutsert comes with thread lock on it and ready to be installed. You do not have to worry about applying the thread lock and getting it on your fingers, clothes, or your vehicle.
- Easy to use. The Dee Zee tailgate assist makes the use of your tailgate an ease. By simply installing this on your truck will give you the ability to release the tailgate with one hand and not have to worry about that loud bang when it comes down. The smooth controlled drop allows your children to safely lower the tailgate.
- By adding the heavy-duty tailgate assist to your truck will ease the strain on the cables and hinge point by not free falling. You also will no longer draw attention to yourself when everyone hears the bang as your tailgate slams down.
- Installation is a breeze NO DRILLING required and the parts are all specific to the year, make, and model truck.
Last update on 2026-06-18 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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Pop & Lock PL8250 Power Tailgate Lock for Ford (for Tailgate with OEM Lock)
- Helps prevent your tailgate and contents from being stolen
- Easy do-it-yourself installation
- For crew cabs with 8ft beds, a PL9510 is required on all Power Locks
- Replacement tailgates can cost in excess of thousands of dollars due to today's factory installed electronics
- 1 Year Warranty
Last update on 2026-06-18 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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