What is the Ford part number for the Bronco tailgate assembly?

The diagram labels the tail gate assembly as part number 9840709.

What part number is the Bronco tailgate support cable?

The cable is shown as part number 7143052 in both the upper-right view and View B.

What hinge part number does the Bronco tailgate use?

The hinge is labeled 9843000-1 in the diagram.

Is the tailgate retainer used on both sides?

No — the retainer, part number 9840732, is marked 'RIGHT SIDE ONLY.'

What fasteners attach the tailgate hardware?

The diagram calls out screw 55926-S2, screw 379790-S39, screw and washer assemblies 57472-S40 and 57048-S36, bolt 383178-S40, washers 383180-S40 and 383178-S40, and nut and washer assembly 45347-S36.

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Ford Bronco Tailgate Installation Diagram - Exploded Parts & Part Numbers

Exploded parts diagram of Bronco/F-Series tailgate installation with part numbers

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Exploded parts breakdown showing Bronco and F-Series tailgate assembly, torsion bar, hinges and hardware with Ford part numbers.

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This is a scanned page (44-86-3) from a Ford factory shop manual, section 'Tailgate—Bronco and F-Series,' showing FIG. 3, 'Tailgate Installtion—Bronco.' The page contains four exploded-view line drawings of the Bronco tailgate installation. The upper-left drawing identifies the tailgate torsion bar, support (9840214), cover (9843121), lubrication points, screw (55926-S2), and tailgate assembly (9840709). The lower-left drawing (View A) shows lubrication points on the tailgate assembly (9840709), bracket assemblies (98430A32), and screw and washer assemblies (57472-S40). The upper-right drawing details the pillar-side hardware: striker (71431F53), shim (7143152), right-side-only retainer (9840732), washers (383180-S40, 383178-S40), nut and washer assembly (45347-S36), screws (379790-S39), hinge (9843000-1), support cable (7143052), screw and washer assembly (57472-S40), and the torsion balance bar. The lower-right drawing (View B) shows the cable (7143052), hinge, bar, bolt (383178-S40), washer (383180-S40), and screw and washer assembly (57048-S36). The drawing reference number is N4235-2A. Readers can learn all Ford service part numbers for Bronco tailgate hinges, cables, torsion bar hardware, and fasteners, plus where lubrication is required.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Ford part number for the Bronco tailgate assembly?: The diagram labels the tail gate assembly as part number 9840709.
What part number is the Bronco tailgate support cable?: The cable is shown as part number 7143052 in both the upper-right view and View B.
What hinge part number does the Bronco tailgate use?: The hinge is labeled 9843000-1 in the diagram.
Is the tailgate retainer used on both sides?: No — the retainer, part number 9840732, is marked 'RIGHT SIDE ONLY.'
What fasteners attach the tailgate hardware?: The diagram calls out screw 55926-S2, screw 379790-S39, screw and washer assemblies 57472-S40 and 57048-S36, bolt 383178-S40, washers 383180-S40 and 383178-S40, and nut and washer assembly 45347-S36.