2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid tailgate assist/damper install... PROBLEMS?!

Welcome to Akshan Auto, this is Robbie. We are a Used car dealership offering sales and service located in Tampa, Fl
We are featuring a 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid as the star... also service/s that we perform to prep a car for resale...
Please call for any information needed 10am-6pm EST Monday - Saturday 813-485-6231.

[@racecar021872]

That's why you read the instructions. First you need to remove the tie down, second you have the strut upside down, the bigger part is supposed to go on the top.

[@Roberttallinger]

I installed mine in about 8 minutes. This guy just made this more difficult than needed

[@martingriss4895]

instructions, instructions, instructions

[@JamesWorley]

I wonder how much FORD spent to design , manufacture and install those bottle openers that are at 17:06 ?
Why have a Bottle Opener there anyway ?
The bottle opener should be on the dashboard to be more convenient for the driver to open his bottle.

[@mavrick7212]

It's a combo tie down bottle opener.

[@akshanauto4450]

Sure!

[@louiecantu5019]

I never read instructions, I go directly to TH-cam videos 🤷🏻‍♂️😆

[@mavrick7212]

Ya, that second weird ass nut piece could have been designed so much better but we gotta have something to make it interesting right.
Love it too, nice we and smooth now no clunk

[@robbiebedasie1709]

Thanks bro! Enjoy ur truck!

[@MikeJBlues]

I just installed it on my 23, works great 👍

[@v.maharaj3365]

For real. Read, read, read… looks good, though.

[@akshanauto4450]

Sure, thanks!

[@demonsaint1296]

Tailgate assist…. If the tailgate is too heavy get something more suitable… a minivan.

[@mavrick7212]

And the instructions said remove that pesky bracket

[@robbiebedasie1709]

I purposely did the video that way for all who don’t read directions, or follow instructions… and there r MANY of us, lol. Thanks!

[@cesaraquino4999]

The bottle opener should be removed because there's one on the other side.

[@akshanauto4450]

Sure

[@gwcrispi]

So bare metal threads where the bottle opener was, how long before that rusts?

[@robbiebedasie1709]

I put the bolts back in… (sorry I did not show that)

[@ericmetzger9448]

I will pass on the tail gate assist . Not only is overkill for a light tailgate but you would be losing an important tie down for hauling full sheets of plywood .

[@robbiebedasie1709]

I don’t disagree… pros and cons. Thanks!

[@ebenezerwheezer2957]

Ericmetzger9448
Overkill, not at all I just replaced mine with a dampening strut. I replaced the tie down/bottle opener with a large d-ring. Works perfectly. Just because it isn't right for you, doesn't mean it's overkill for others.

[@jaytee3565]

This is why you should read instructions boys and girls. Learn from this mans mistakes. 🥸

[@akshanauto4450]

I agree, thanks!