Anyone know what this metal piece is for at the top of the picture? It seems to have a purpose, but I couldn’t find anything about it with a quick Google search.
@Kaius
A salesman once told me it’s a bottle opener. They’re actually supposed to be tailgate anchors, but hey, it can open a bottle too!
Hale said:
@Kaius
A salesman once told me it’s a bottle opener. They’re actually supposed to be tailgate anchors, but hey, it can open a bottle too!
It can totally be both.
Hale said:
@Kaius
A salesman once told me it’s a bottle opener. They’re actually supposed to be tailgate anchors, but hey, it can open a bottle too!
Anything’s a bottle opener if you try hard enough 
Hale said:
@Kaius
A salesman once told me it’s a bottle opener. They’re actually supposed to be tailgate anchors, but hey, it can open a bottle too!
Someone here once mentioned they helped design it, and yeah, it’s also meant to open bottles!
Top left in the bed? That’s a bottle opener. Some of the other little slots are meant to hold pencils.
Bailey said:
Top left in the bed? That’s a bottle opener. Some of the other little slots are meant to hold pencils.
I only have the bottle opener on my ’22 XLT – maybe that’s why I go through so many pencils!
The part that looks like it holds a cellphone? I use mine for that – nice spot for watching a video if I’m following instructions for a project. There’s also a section for holding screws or maybe even a cup, and a bottle opener/tie-down on the side.
I read that it’s intended for holding tablets, phones, and other small tools.
Are you talking about the pencil holder?
Frey said:
Are you talking about the pencil holder?
Yes, I guess I am! I thought it might have a tougher purpose since they used metal in a plastic part. Thanks for clarifying.
Frey said:
Are you talking about the pencil holder?
Yes, I guess I am! I thought it might have a tougher purpose since they used metal in a plastic part. Thanks for clarifying.
Not sure if that’s what they intended, but it’s a handy pencil spot!
@Frey
Found a YouTube video where a dealership calls it a phone holder, too. Seems odd to use metal just for that, but I’m sure some Ford engineer had their reasons
Baylor said:
@Frey
Found a YouTube video where a dealership calls it a phone holder, too. Seems odd to use metal just for that, but I’m sure some Ford engineer had their reasons
Maybe durability. You could probably use the pencil grooves for drill bits too.
Baylor said:
@Frey
Found a YouTube video where a dealership calls it a phone holder, too. Seems odd to use metal just for that, but I’m sure some Ford engineer had their reasons
Makes sense for those of us who really put our trucks to work. Durability goes a long way!
How I use it:
- Phone holder for watching how-to videos
- Slots for pencils and Sharpies
- Small square area to hold screws or drill bits while working
- Also keeps my key fob in place on the tailgate – prevents it from sliding off
Basically, it’s a handy setup for woodworking and general truck projects.
Works great as a beer holder and bottle opener, too!
The clamp anchors can be surprisingly useful. I’ve used them a few times already.
My kid uses it as an iPad stand. I usually keep pencils or my phone in it when working on the tailgate.