DIY Tailgate Power Lock using Control/Actuator from Ranger

[XLAZNDrvr]

After extensive research....I finally found the right OEM part to power the tailgate lock to my XL. This is a follow up to my previous thread. https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/tailgate-auto-lock-installed-for-xl.9343/ I was able to take pictures of the control from my friend's XLT. Reading the QR code...I found the part number to be jb3b431f94ad. However...a google search for that part number only yielded resellers from Europe. Exhausted from not finding more info on jb3b431f94ad...I took a shot in the dark and see if the maverick share the same control as the new Ranger. I went to a Ranger forum and found a thread where the user showed the inside of the tailgate. To my joy, the control looked exactly as the one in the Maverick...down to the same part number jb3b431f94ad. So I search the part catalog for '19 Ranger and found the control part number. The part number is JB3Z-9943170-A. A google search of that part number didn't yield any pictures for me to compare. Taking a chance...I ordered the part from Fairway Ford Parts for $80 shipped. The part came in today and boom! same as the Maverick. I quickly installed it and it works perfectly.

Part you need:
JB3Z-9943170-A

the control have a 2 pin socket.

I used a 2 pin connector plug from an old computer fan.

it fits perfectly inside the socket...

Removed the old manual control by removing the two bolts and detaching the two pull rods. Do the reverse to Install the new control. It will fit perfectly. Connect the cables. (for wiring...see below). All done.

Edit:
Thanks to Fakecowboy...I was able to track down the correct wires. remove the spare tire and find the harness for the backup camera. The wires are yellow/purple and Blue/Red.

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[uh50]

After extensive research....I finally found the right OEM part to power the tailgate lock to my XL. This is a follow up to my previous thread. https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/tailgate-auto-lock-installed-for-xl.9343/ I was able to take pictures of the control from my friend's XLT. Reading the QR code...I found the part number to be jb3b431f94ad. However...a google search for that part number only yielded resellers from Europe. Exhausted from not finding more info on jb3b431f94ad...I took a shot in the dark and see if the maverick share the same control as the new Ranger. I went to a Ranger forum and found a thread where the user showed the inside of the tailgate. To my joy, the control looked exactly as the one in the Maverick...down to the same part number jb3b431f94ad. So I search the part catalog for '19 Ranger and found the control part number. The part number is JB3Z-9943170-A. A google search of that part number didn't yield any pictures for me to compare. Taking a chance...I ordered the part from Fairway Ford Parts for $80 shipped. The part came in today and boom! same as the Maverick. I quickly installed it and it works perfectly.

Part you need:
JB3Z-9943170-A

the control have a 2 pin socket.

I used a 2 pin connector plug from an old computer fan.

it fits perfectly inside the socket...

Removed the old manual control by removing the two bolts and detaching the two pull rods. Do the reverse to Install the new control. It will fit perfectly. Connect the cables. (for wiring...please see my previous thread). All done.

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Thanks for the info and the photos.

 

[BootXL76]

Awesome! Thank you…. I’ve been wanting to do this but haven’t had the time to figure it out (spent a few hours one night running into walls)

 

[jc888888888]

fine detective work OP! great post Thanks!

 

[BootXL76]

So the wiring you’re using is still running back from the b pillar?

 

[James L. Harrison]

So the wiring you’re using is still running back from the b pillar?

?

 

[BootXL76]

?

 

[CACTI_HYBRID]

What did you do to your keyfob? Looks like some kind of "antenna" is attached. Is this necessary to make this work?

 

[FakeCowboy]

What did you do to your keyfob? Looks like some kind of "antenna" is attached. Is this necessary to make this work?

Standard non Lariat keyfob, it's just "happy" to see you

 

[snowcatxx87]

What did you do to your keyfob? Looks like some kind of "antenna" is attached. Is this necessary to make this work?

LOL. That’s a key.

 

[BigB]

Very cool. It’s great to see owners figure out how to do these upgrades to lower optioned models. I bought some mirrors for my 15 Soul that had the turn signals in them since only top trim came with them. They were a plug and play replacement and I sold my originals on EvilBay.

 

[stangg17]

You XL guys are so impressive!

 

[XLAZNDrvr]

So the wiring you’re using is still running back from the b pillar?

yes

 

[Hizzy8122]

After extensive research....I finally found the right OEM part to power the tailgate lock to my XL. This is a follow up to my previous thread. https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/tailgate-auto-lock-installed-for-xl.9343/ I was able to take pictures of the control from my friend's XLT. Reading the QR code...I found the part number to be jb3b431f94ad. However...a google search for that part number only yielded resellers from Europe. Exhausted from not finding more info on jb3b431f94ad...I took a shot in the dark and see if the maverick share the same control as the new Ranger. I went to a Ranger forum and found a thread where the user showed the inside of the tailgate. To my joy, the control looked exactly as the one in the Maverick...down to the same part number jb3b431f94ad. So I search the part catalog for '19 Ranger and found the control part number. The part number is JB3Z-9943170-A. A google search of that part number didn't yield any pictures for me to compare. Taking a chance...I ordered the part from Fairway Ford Parts for $80 shipped. The part came in today and boom! same as the Maverick. I quickly installed it and it works perfectly.

Part you need:
JB3Z-9943170-A

the control have a 2 pin socket.

I used a 2 pin connector plug from an old computer fan.

it fits perfectly inside the socket...

Removed the old manual control by removing the two bolts and detaching the two pull rods. Do the reverse to Install the new control. It will fit perfectly. Connect the cables. (for wiring...please see my previous thread). All done.

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Genius

 

[Renho17]

That’s dope!

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