Tailgate - Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate

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Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate

You can lock or unlock your vehicle with the remote control or power door lock control.

Locking

If a passive key is within 5 ft (1 m) of the tailgate, touch the lock button on the tailgate handle to lock.

Unlocking

If a passive key is within 5 ft (1 m) of the tailgate, touch the back of the tailgate handle to unlock.

Emergency Locking

If there is a power door lock fault you can use the key blade to lock the tailgate door.

Emergency Unlocking

If there is a power door lock fault you can use the release lever to unlock the tailgate door.

Remove the tailgate trim panel.

Remove the inside release lever cover.

Using a small tool, pull the release lever to open the tailgate.

Reinstall the inside release lever cover and trim panel after unlocking the tailgate.

2021 Bronco Owner's Manual