Need to match hardtop lift gate to hardtop don't know brand or year

Okay in a couple of places provided the sticker is still there it is a 5 digit number in black on a white sticker for all locations (1) inside the glove box (2) on the lift gate hinges or on the frame (3) there's a smart box module near the fuse box to the left of the steering column (4)on the drivers door module behind the door panel //////the code will look like 1 of these 2 examples //// (1/2) (6/5) (7/8) (3/4) (9/0) this represents the 5 buttons on the key pad or this way in straight numbers 74629 but the first is most likely what you will find and after you punch in the correct code the drivers door will open then press 3/4 and all passenger doors will open 5/6 will open the lift gate ///////press 7/8+9/0 together to lock all doors ok your vehicle is to old to go to the dealer for that information but maybe they can look up the truck with the registration if it's still in the system you can try but after 10 years all parts and info mostly gets wiped out but it's woth a try if you can't find it on the module sticker but you can take it apart and it will be on the the circuit board or inside cover

You might want to check if a recall was issued for the lift gate hinges. At one time a year or two were recalled for faulty parts. If you bought used parts you may have bought defective ones.

It may be bent, dirty, out of position or need lubrication. Most manufacturers recommend spraying the door hinges and lock mechanisms with a white lithium grease once a year.

Is it the back hatch? Can you pull the rod on the broke side & pull handle at the same time?

At a point in time, Ford had a recall on some rear hinges. I don't remember which years were involved but if you let a Ford Dealer run your Vin# you may get free fix for your problem.

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I haven't had one apart, but i would guess behind the head-liner near where the harness passes through the body. similar to my wife's 08.

You are right

1. Lower the tailgate to the horizontal position.
   
2. Disengage the cable on the right and left sides from the striker bolts. To accomplish this, pull up on the middle of the cable assembly while raising the gate to a 45 degree angle, but be careful not to pinch the cable between the gate and bed.
   
3. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle by lifting upward on the left side to separate the left hinge assembly, then disengage the right hinge.
   

To install:

1. Install the gate to the vehicle by lowering the right hinge assembly into position first, then holding the gate at a 45 degree angle and seating the left hinge assembly.
   
2. Engage the left and right cables to the striker bolts.
   
3. Verify proper tailgate latching and operation.
   

yes there are springs that will hold it up or shocks the shocks have metal clips around them pull the metal clips off and the pull them out and replace

drill it out and make a pin for it...thats the only thing i can suggest.