usually to run a dump box or a power tail gate
tail gate
lower tail gate and it should be two 8mm bolts then pull light out
lower the tail gate and look in tail gate jam. bolts are where the cables that hold tail gate are anchored
It has a lift gate or tail gate-not both.
Repair tail gate hatch first.
How do you replace the tail gate latch on a Ford f150
should be two screws or bolts from just inside the tail gate area
You first have to lower the rear window. If the switches don't work you need to remove the carpet covering the tail gate then remove the metal cover from the tail gate. You will need to reach inside and disconnect the window from the arms that raise it so that it can be lowered. once it is lowered you should be able to open the tail gate.
The lift gate is on the rear of the Ford Explorer
You do not have the trailer lights connected properly.
When y our trailer is overweight in the tail, you must shift some of the weight toward to center or front. Alternatively, the load can be lightened or removed.