how many pounds lbs can the tailgate support?

[Ven]

Is it safe to stand or put heavy stuff on the tailgate?

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[AutobahnSHO]

Owner manual is here, I'm sure it says how much it supports
https://www.ford.com/support/vehicle/maverick/2022/owner-manuals/

 

[AutobahnSHO]

This page says don't load more than 500lb evenly distributed on wheel wells and tailgate in the middle position. So I'd say don't do more than about 250lbs on tailgate, because it's just the 2 cables holding it up. (it doesn't rest on the bumper)

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/...A&div=f&vFilteringEnabled=False&buildtype=web

 

[AutobahnSHO]

But also, that's assuming hauling stuff and bumps etc... I'd guess that a 300lb person could stand on it if they're not jumping up and down?

 

[Montana]

I think it can support one Chris Farley

 

[Ven]

But also, that's assuming hauling stuff and bumps etc... I'd guess that a 300lb person could stand on it if they're not jumping up and down?

That's what I an concerning, We need climb into/out the bed over the tailgate, sometimes even jump down, I worry about whether the thin cable can support it or not

 

[Thoron99]

https://www.ford.com/support/vehicl...pics/6310911896112?name=tailgate-load-limits/

According to this Ford video it’s 400lbs down, 500lbs halfway.

FWIW I’m pushing 240 and haven’t had any issues climbing I or out of the bed.

 

[AutobahnSHO]

https://www.ford.com/support/vehicl...pics/6310911896112?name=tailgate-load-limits/

According to this Ford video it’s 400lbs down, 500lbs halfway.

FWIW I’m pushing 240 and haven’t had any issues climbing I or out of the bed.

That's interesting as they say in the manual the halfway down is 500lbs with it distributed on the wheel wells too... I wonder why they contradict themselves.

 

[BeardedK]

That's interesting as they say in the manual the halfway down is 500lbs with it distributed on the wheel wells too... I wonder why they contradict themselves.

They don't. It's always been the 400lbs all the down and 500lbs when inline with the wheel wells. I would guess the wheel wells are supporting some of the weight in that scenario, hence the higher weight rating.

OP, you're going to be fine. I get onto mine all the time when I'm loading in and out, even jumping down - which you shouldn't do if you love your knees - and I've had no issues in the 2 years I've owned it.

 

[Ven]

They don't. It's always been the 400lbs all the down and 500lbs when inline with the wheel wells. I would guess the wheel wells are supporting some of the weight in that scenario, hence the higher weight rating.

OP, you're going to be fine. I get onto mine all the time when I'm loading in and out, even jumping down - which you shouldn't do if you love your knees - and I've had no issues in the 2 years I've owned it.

so you just climb in/out the bed over the tailgate?

 

[Thoron99]

so you just climb in/out the bed over the tailgate?

Yes, though TBH I’m getting old enough to want a step stool of some kind to save my knees getting back down.

Not sure how the people with full size trucks do it.

 

[Maverickman74]

I think it can support one Chris Farley

It can support one standing Chris Farley and 2 sitting Chris Farleys.

It can also support one gingersquatch in any position.

 

[Jman79]

Important thing to remember, while jumping it's not to hard for a person to exert 2x - 3x their weight. This would go for cargo too when hitting bumps in the road etc.

 

[BeardedK]

so you just climb in/out the bed over the tailgate?

I'm thinking you mean using the tailgate as a step, if so, then yes I do. I sit on it, stand on it, use it as a work bench, all of it.

 

[Ven]

I'm thinking you mean using the tailgate as a step, if so, then yes I do. I sit on it, stand on it, use it as a work bench, all of it.

Exact what I mean, I dare not stand on the tailgate as F150, the two cables look so thin, LOL

Now feel safe

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