Is tail gate latch the same as Ranger?

[James Morse]

Most stuff is same Mazda / Ranger but some things are different. Is this one of them? I can't find cheap place that matches to Mazda but ton of them match Ranger.
What happens is the rubber surround of the latch gets worn then the latch moves in its mounting and its tooth then doesn't engage the latch plate. So I got only one side holding the tail gate.
Web is saying Ranger latch won't fit my truck.
Anyways I'm looking for source for it if anyone can find it I been looking around with no luck so far
Don't want junkyard one it would probably be worn the same

 

[superj]

you need someone local to meet up so you guys can compare. or someone to take some good pictures for you.

someone where its not raining, like here

 

[Ranger850]

Does the ranger one look like the Mazda one? I can't see them being so different that a new set wouldn't fit and work properly.
i GOT PART # 1F2082092 from this blow-up for a MAZDA

Mazda TAILGATE,HINGE & LATCH PARTS

Diagram of OEM TAILGATE,HINGE & LATCH PARTS. Contains 10 parts priced between $2.09 and $158.92. Fits Mazda.

www.jimellismazdaparts.com

This one is for a Ranger

#6 in this diagram Part #1L5Z-9943150-AA

1L5Z-9943150-AA - Tailgate Latch 1993-2011 Ford Ranger | Ford OEM Parts Direct

Order Your OEM Tailgate Latch (1l5z9943150aa) For Your 1993-2011 Ford Ranger Vehicle At A Discount Price With Nationwide Delivery!

www.fordoempartsdirect.com

 

[James Morse]

it is 82-092 compare to 6 in the lower diagram
but in the link they are $160 if Ranger fits they are like $12
great diagrams though thanks
I think they are same guess I can order Ranger part and see

 

[superj]

i would get the ranger one, at that price, just to try it out

 

[James Morse]

yeah I'm getting a pair of tail light lenses from Rock Auto anyway. I'm getting the $18 one. Still really cheap compared to 160 or 108.
1999 FORD RANGER 3.0L V6 Tailgate Latch | RockAuto

 

[don4331]

Tailgates are identical between Rangers and Mazdas. For longest time, my niece's Ranger's tailgate had Mazda on it, as it came from a B series and the lettering wouldn't remove cleanly/left difference in fading. (Who would have thought white fades).

I don't know how much I had to replace in my daughter's B4000 after her tailgate latch broke, but I stole parts from a Ranger tailgate in garage until it was working (she still owes me a replacement come to think of it...)

 

[James Morse]

ok thanks glad to know they swap
why parts places online say no, who knows

 

[superj]

They want all that profit.

 

[Colin]

It's the same....