What is maximum tie down strength of bed anchor points? Manual is unclear

[GPSMan]

What is maximum tie down strength? Well, according to the manual, we don't know. I've looked at the 2022 and 2023 and the page numbers are different but the info is cut & paste identical.

Ford makes a distinction that the immovable ones are "anchors" and the movable ones, *if equipped" are cleats.

The manual has specs for cleats but not anchors. The A & B lines in the drawing do not go to the 4 corners, but to "intermediate" points in the adjustable sliding cleats. I am wondering if the fixed tie downs are stronger.

And since "cleats" are movable, what exactly constitutes a diagonal?

I have a good reason to go up to maximum limit and don't want to go too far. Thus clearing this up matters to me. Such poor book writing here.

Also:
"Do not secure cargo with tie downs
connected from the tie down brackets to the cargo box tie downs. This could cause the tailgate to detach." Have to make some assumptions on that one too.

Most people will assume all of the tie down points are of equal strength. But are they?

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[GPSMan]

Any thoughts on this one?

 

[TheWizziard]

True the capacities are at the "cleats" under the section title "Pickup Bed Anchor Point Load Capacities"

In the section "Tailgate Anchor Point Load Capacities" it also gives the value at the "cleats"

Yes confusing.

 

[GPSMan]

Because I have the adjustable bed rail, I don't have a fixed upper anchor near the cab. Just the sliding one and the D-ring in the floor. In my opinion the D-ring looks stronger. Looks to be steel. While the adjustable track is aluminum and the adjustable cleats I think are aluminum too. Black anodized aluminum. I thought they were plastic at first. The buttons to unlock them are plastic. Spring loaded plastic.

Tip: twist the button/knob 1/8 turn to lock it in the open position so the cleats slide freely.

Pull to unlock.
Locked open, 1/8 turn.

 

[Tailender]

I think in the pics it's showing the max pressure so you don't pull your bed sides inward. Floor anchors shouldn't be a problem and are probably attached to something stronger. The straps are to hold your load in place so just snug them to keep your items from shifting around. No need to crank them down with all your might.

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