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Tailgate Lock Assembly Replacement Service

How much does a Tailgate Lock Assembly Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Five Hundred Tailgate Lock Assembly Replacement is $184 with $89 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2007 Ford Five HundredV6-3.0LService typeTailgate Lock Assembly ReplacementEstimate$292.55Shop/Dealer Price$346.94 - $487.61
2006 Ford Five HundredV6-3.0LService typeTailgate Lock Assembly ReplacementEstimate$272.55Shop/Dealer Price$326.96 - $467.64
2005 Ford Five HundredV6-3.0LService typeTailgate Lock Assembly ReplacementEstimate$272.55Shop/Dealer Price$326.96 - $467.64
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What is the Tailgate Locking Assembly all about?

A tonneau cover can be installed to cover your possessions in the truck bed, and a tailgate locking assembly can be used to lock the tailgate closed. Manufacturers may use a manual key-operated lock, power locking tailgate, or no locking device at all. When a tailgate lock is in place, there are mechanical components that firmly latch the tailgate handle. When the tailgate locking assembly is faulty, the tailgate lock cylinder with either not turn, or will turn without changing the lock position. If a power tailgate locking assembly is faulty, pressing the lock or unlock function will not change the lock position either.

Keep in mind:

  • The tailgate locking assembly can be mechanically operated with a key, opened by pushing a button on the car’s inside, or accessed remotely by an incorporated electronic actuator.

How it's done:

  • The tailgate is lifted and inside cover is removed for access
  • The defective tailgate locking assembly is removed
  • The new tailgate locking assembly is installed
  • The tailgate inside cover is reinstalled
  • The rear tailgate is opened and closed to check locking assembly operation

Our recommendation:

Mechanical or key-operated tailgate locks can and should be lubricated every service interval to prevent corrosion and seizing. The lock should last the lifetime of your vehicle if properly lubricated and cleaned. If your liftgate locking assembly is not working as it should, have one of our expert mechanics inspect and repair it.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Tailgate Locking Assembly?

  • Tailgate lock cylinder will not turn
  • Tailgate lock does not latch in place when the cylinder is locked
  • Power lock control for the tailgate makes a buzzing sound but doesn’t lock (or unlock) the latch

How important is this service?

As it is not a critical component to your vehicle’s operation, the tailgate locking assembly does not have to be repaired until you are prepared to do it. The contents of your truck box will not be secured until it is fixed.

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Juan

9 years of experience
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Juan
9 years of experience
Ford Five Hundred V6-3.0L - Check Engine Light is on - Durham, North Carolina
Juan arrived. I explained the issues, and he walked me through the process he inspected the vehicle then showed me the problems. He fixed the car then we took a test drive. Juan was professional and extremely competent. I will definitely request him in the future.

John

20 years of experience
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John
20 years of experience
Ford Five Hundred V6-3.0L - Car is not starting - Apopka, Florida
I could tell he's a nice respectable guy, I had a car that would crank but not start. Unfortunately John's diagnosis of a new fuel pump was incorrect and I'm still left with a car that's not running and a question mark and broad array of possible reasons as to why it won't run. I was a bit suspicious after his diagnosis because he automatically assumed it was the fuel pump after narrowing the problem down to a fuel delivery issue, but not doing any type of test to insure that the pump was actually broken or working improperly, so I ended up wasting about $250 on parts and labor with that mess up, not to mention the $70 assessment fee. And not any fault of John's but scheduled an appointment with your mechanic to do the labor for the job and they waited until 30 minutes before appointment to call and tell me they can't do the service in a mobile setting because it would require the use of a lift (which they could have used a jack) and the appointment was booked three days ahead of time so plenty of time was offered to call and inform me instead of waste my time. I will no longer be using the your mechanic services and will just get a tow to a real shop from now on.

Brikk

18 years of experience
389 reviews
Brikk
18 years of experience
Ford Five Hundred V6-3.0L - Car is not starting - Charlotte, North Carolina
My mechanic was very helpful..excellent service

Kiri

20 years of experience
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Kiri
20 years of experience
Ford Five Hundred V6-3.0L - Throttle/Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor - Audubon, New Jersey
OMGosh what can be said except this is a remarkable man and mechanic. I asked questions, he listened and answered in a way that I would understand. I started with what the issue has been and he listened to me and acknowledged what I was saying. Respectable man and mechanic who was thorough in what he was doing for me and the car. I will always request Kiri !!!!!! My time spent with him was enjoyable. Thank You Kiri

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