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November 22, 2022 Service bulletin

Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate

Ford technical service bulletin 21M05 S3 for 2017-2022 Ford F-250 SD, 2017-2022 Ford F-350 SD and 2017-2022 Ford F-550 SD and others.

Bulletin number
21M05 S3
Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Summary
Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Technical Information: Updated with revised instructions to account for wiring harness changes that were implemented into production and changes to the tailgate latch control assembly removal and installation procedures. As a result, the Labor Allowances and Parts Requirements / Ordering Information have also been updated accordingly. Parts Requirements/Ordering Information: All parts are on open order. Special Service Support Center (SSSC) contact is no longer required to order tailgate actuator ground wiring kit.

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