akirby Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/64073/patent-filings-confirm-ford-s-upcoming-multi-function-tailgate/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Gross to the handle on the left side there - why can't it be hidden underneath? I don't quite understand this feature: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 16 minutes ago, rmc523 said: I don't quite understand this feature: Step when the tailgate is up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Seems overly complex when they could use something similar to the ridgeline. Dodge went this route with their split tailgate as well. I wonder if there is something about the ridgeline tailgate design that makes it not work on full-size trucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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akirby Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, T-dubz said: Seems overly complex when they could use something similar to the ridgeline. Dodge went this route with their split tailgate as well. I wonder if there is something about the ridgeline tailgate design that makes it not work on full-size trucks? Not sure but Ridgeline sticks out a good 4-5 feet behind the truck whereas Ford and Ram are much shorter and probably work better with trailers attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 maybe Im tired...maybe Im missing something....what exactly is beneficial here?less weight if you want to throw something in the back rather than lower the Tailgate itself? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Deanh said: maybe Im tired...maybe Im missing something....what exactly is beneficial here?less weight if you want to throw something in the back rather than lower the Tailgate itself? Not having to reach over the tailgate to get something in the bed, As it is with the tailgate down you can only reach about 2 feet I to the bed. With this you can reach almost 4 feet. I would use it a lot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22KRTremor Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) No purpose what so ever in my opinion. You can't have open while driving down the road... if you do, imagine the damage from a swinging gate. Why the extra handle (afterthought) - with all the tech, they could just place another button in the "normal" release area to open that gate. More shit to go wrong for no real purpose. You have a tailgate step, use it and you can reach anywhere in the bed you'd like. Looks like a left over bronco rear gate... Just my 2¢ Edited January 14, 2022 by 22KRTremor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 29 minutes ago, 22KRTremor said: You have a tailgate step, use it and you can reach anywhere in the bed you'd like. Drop the tailgate, pull out the step, climb up. Bend down, pick it up, move it to the tailgate. Climb down. Put up step. Take item off tailgate, shut tailgate. VS Open door. Take out item. Close door. Yeah, completely useless. Geez…… I do agree the handle looks horrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 We have scene other tailgate designs trademarked before and not enter production, so I won't hold my breath. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenjeans Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Wonder how stable the two remaining gates are when open ? If one bumped them when removing the item on the bed floor in the center, would there then be alignment and fit issues upon closing center gate ? With my regular tailgates I often back against a steep bank ditch to load/unload a motorcycle, atv, or riding lawnmower. How strong is this new design regarding integrity to resist the center bending downward ? I would like to see the stability of all three segments and how they resist damage.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 The old man step is an important option for me, and I like to see that it is still there with this design. I would rather have a standard tailgate with the step, rather than this one if it meant the step was eliminated. The handle on this concept has to go though, it looks terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 I loved the tailgate on my old caprice wagon. It could swing down, or out. 1) If GM (and Ford?) could do it forty years ago without a gate in a gate why not Ford now? 2) The hinge is on the wrong side for a LHD vehicle. It’s a common complaint with RHD originated imports like the GX460. It should be on the opposite side so you can load/unload at the curb without having to go around the open gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 30 minutes ago, sullynd said: 1) If GM (and Ford?) could do it forty years ago without a gate in a gate why not Ford now? I believe I offered a reasonable explanation a few posts up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Old guys, like me, are going to love this tailgate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 16 hours ago, akirby said: Not having to reach over the tailgate to get something in the bed, As it is with the tailgate down you can only reach about 2 feet I to the bed. With this you can reach almost 4 feet. I would use it a lot. Makes sense I guess...but youll need a barrier/ divider of some type to stop what youre reaching for from slipping towards the cab, which sections/ compromises the bed itself...if not and cargo slides forward, could make said reach 6-8 ft....if you get my drift. I sincerely think its kinda an answer to a question no one asked and this relentless pursuit of overly complex tailgates is actually rather humorous.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 I have a better idea for that handle-why not make it flush/recessed with the tailgate? I get why you want a bulky handle (work gloves etc) but I see this being used more by every day customers that wouldn't be working in an oil field or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30 OTT 6 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 The standard foot steps molded into each side of the bumpers on the Chevy and GMC trucks was the last great innovation in pickup box access. Simple, effective, and not an eye sore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Deanh said: Makes sense I guess...but youll need a barrier/ divider of some type to stop what youre reaching for from slipping towards the cab, which sections/ compromises the bed itself...if not and cargo slides forward, could make said reach 6-8 ft....if you get my drift. I sincerely think its kinda an answer to a question no one asked and this relentless pursuit of overly complex tailgates is actually rather humorous.... People who actually use truck beds disagree….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 1 hour ago, 30 OTT 6 said: The standard foot steps molded into each side of the bumpers on the Chevy and GMC trucks was the last great innovation in pickup box access. Simple, effective, and not an eye sore. I don’t like the way they look but they’re not terrible. My issue is they’re still kinda high. My aftermarket step is several inches lower and works much better for us older folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRunrGuy Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 It looks better in the "Blackwood" edition,,,, I've talked with a number of Ram owners who have the split tailgate, they all love it. Like others have said, no need to reach over the tailgate to place something in the bed. HRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 17 hours ago, tbone said: The old man step is an important option for me, and I like to see that it is still there with this design. I would rather have a standard tailgate with the step, rather than this one if it meant the step was eliminated. The handle on this concept has to go though, it looks terrible. I would think it would still be available. Almost seems like the entire purpose of the 20/60/20 split for Ford is to maintain having a tailgate step. Other wise they could do 40/60 like others. This ensures the center section is wide and robust enough for a step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 24 minutes ago, blazerdude20 said: I would think it would still be available. Almost seems like the entire purpose of the 20/60/20 split for Ford is to maintain having a tailgate step. Other wise they could do 40/60 like others. This ensures the center section is wide and robust enough for a step. Seems it would also let you load long things in between the wheel wells without opening both sides and keeps it shorter so as not to I t’enferme with trailers. Just a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22KRTremor Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) 20 hours ago, akirby said: Drop the tailgate, pull out the step, climb up. Bend down, pick it up, move it to the tailgate. Climb down. Put up step. Take item off tailgate, shut tailgate. VS Open door. Take out item. Close door. Yeah, completely useless. Geez…… I do agree the handle looks horrible. Yes - that works assuming the item you're reaching for is still at the back of the bed and has not slid to the front of the bed. OR - you assume someone has really long arms and can reach all the way in. Also, it doesn't take much effort to "CLICK" that button on the remote to "Drop" the tailgate - but that's just my opinion... Edited January 14, 2022 by 22KRTremor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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