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Originally Posted by Ken / Claudia

I did not know if that was a manual open tailgate or not. I will say after 8 personal pickups, 4 more work pickups, each one newer and with a heavier tailgate. I had my 2002 tailgate drop once. The noise was like a crash with another vehicle. It happened minutes after I closed it and headed onto a highway. I learned 1 important thing and doing so it has never happened again. After closing the tailgate, pull on it to make sure it's latched.

I haven’t had a problem with my tailgate, but after reading this thread realize how nonshelaunt I have been about closing it. Thanks for the tip. I’ll be checking the tailgate more carefully from now on.