DIY: Ford Maverick XL - OEM Power Tailgate Lock Install!

My 2023 Ford Maverick XL didn't come with a power tailgate lock. Fortunately Ford still ran the wiring to the pigtail under the bed next to the bumper and it is easy to wire in.

All you need to do to have a power tailgate lock is get an OEM lock actuator, Part# JB3Z-9943170-A. This is the same tail gate lock as the 2019+ Ford Ranger and costs between $85 - $110. If you buy a new one instead of used from a salvage yard it will not have the connector and you will need to get your own. It is a common pigtail connector found in many different Ford parts, from airbags to washer fluid sensors, so a trip to the salvage yard might get you what you need. If you want to buy it new, it is part# WPT1314 and you can get one here: https://amzn.to/3tkp5NA

It is also significantly cheaper to just run the two new wires with Molex MX150 connectors
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A new Ford tailgate harness is $112! The new harness for power tailgate lock is part# NZ6Z-14A412-B or NZ6Z-14A412-C.

The price on all of these parts was less than half in 2022. I'm sure they will keep going up in price.

If you want to add extra antitheft security to the tailgate from being stolen get one of these locks:
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Fabric harness tape:
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My spray in bedliner kit:
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or if you want a tintable kit to make it your own color:
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I also do a lot of my modifications with Forscan. You can get a Forscan cable here:
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Extra Maverick Keys:
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Let me know what you want to see on this truck. I'll be making a lot more videos to come with it! How close can I get this XL to being optioned like a Lariat?

Check out my video where I added the lane keep assist on my Maverick hybrid XLT!
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Intro 0:00
Disassembly 0:30
Spare Removal 1:25
Wire Identification 2:45
Re-pin New Wires 4:30
Lock Install 7:04
Outro 8:29

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