Tailgate Latch

[Kroeter]

I opened up my tailgate latch figuring to fine the plastic handle broke or the latch itself was shot, but all it is is one of the plastic connectors is gone. All else looks good. Anyway to get one of the connectors or jimmyrig something to avoid buying a new latch??

 

[Mazda]

These can sometimes be found in the "help" section at the parts store.

Also check out this site
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/CatalogResults.aspx?y=1997&m=Ford&mo=Ranger#Search

Page 4 "tailgate latch" Part # is 21952

Bryan

 

[Kroeter]

Thanks. will check it out.

 

[saskbill]

As you know, those latches are pretty straightforward to remove. If you have a pick-a-part junkyard near you, you could grab a spare latch complete with plastic thingies for maybe 5 or 10 bucks. Just a thought.

 

[Kroeter]

saskbill

Thanks. Thought of that, but I just bent the latch so the rod would fit through the hole and put a nut on the threaded end of the rod, greased everything and work good.

Thanks