2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 99

Driver Controls TAILGATE LOCK The tailgate lock is designed to help prevent theft of the tailgate. • Insert ignition key and turn to the right to lock. • Turn ignition key to the left to unlock. Tailgate removal WARNING: Vehicles equipped with a cap, keep passengers and pets out of the pickup box area when vehicle is running to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can injure your lungs and cause drowsiness and even death. WARNING: Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling from vehicle, which could result in compromised vehicle stability and serious personal injury to vehicle occupants or others. Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading. 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to pry the spring clip (on each connector) past the head of the support screw. Disconnect cable. 3. Disconnect the other cable. 4. Lift tailgate to a 45-degree angle from horizontal. 5. Lift right side off of its hinge. 6. Lift tailgate to a 80-degree angle from horizontal. 7. Remove tailgate from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to the right. 99 2010 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (own2002), 1st Printing USA (fus)