This is a bit general, but I would say actively support 3rd party repair and modifications. The main example that comes to mind is the encrypted can bus which makes a LOT of things a pain in the ass.
Which additional latch are you talking about? I'm looking at the beds compared with tailgates down and the side latches look the same. I don't see how there could be a latch on the bottom as that would interfere with the tailgate opening.
If the following picture is the latch to which you speak...
Did you end up using this part and thus get an answer? I am curious. The only other place I've seen it mentioned is a guy on the lightning forums supposedly have issues, but that could just be a bad part.
Thanks for the responses @Je1279 , @hpwjr , and @ewrich2009 . After a little more looking I'm noticing that 2023s seem to ALL be missing several other features too. Specifically the multi-contour seats and active park assist. After looking at several they all had this issue. For the 2022s I can...
Sorry if this is a question I should be able to answer myself, but I didn't want to try to search through a 100+ page thread.
I'm planning to purchase a used F-150 later this year. So far every 2023 I've looked at had the heated steering wheel removed. Consequently, I've been focusing on 2022s...