Pioneer Cables CA-2309 Tailgate Release Cable

Tailgate Release Cable for Ford Ranger

Pioneer Cables CA-2309 is a tailgate release cable built as an OE-spec replacement for select Ford Ranger applications. It uses a durable steel inner cable with a polymer outer housing to help resist corrosion and abrasion, supporting consistent tailgate release function on 1983-1992 Ford Ranger models.

• OE-spec replacement tailgate release cable
• Steel inner cable with polymer outer housing
• Eye-to-eye end design
• 16.5 in. length
• Fits Ford Ranger tailgate release applications from 1983-1992

Detailed Product Overview

This Pioneer Cables CA-2309 tailgate release cable is made for Ford Ranger trucks that need a direct replacement for the original tailgate release linkage. The 16.5-inch length and eye-to-eye ends match the listed application requirements, making it a practical choice for restoring tailgate operation on 1983-1989 Ford Ranger models and 1990-1992 Ford Ranger steel pickup box applications. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 38505 for the same application.

Pioneer Cables manufactures this cable to OE specifications and includes a steel inner cable inside a polymer outer housing. That construction helps protect the cable from corrosion and abrasion in a truck-bed environment. The part number CA-2309 is also useful when searching for a Ford Ranger tailgate release cable, Ford Ranger tailgate cable replacement, or OE-style body control cable by application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Broken or frayed tailgate release cable
• Tailgate handle movement with no latch release
• Stiff or binding tailgate release operation
• Corrosion damage to the original cable housing
• Loss of proper tailgate latch actuation on Ford Ranger trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the cable length, eye-end configuration, and vehicle application before installation. For fitment, use the listed vehicle details exactly: Fits 1983-1989 Ford Ranger, N/A; Fits 1990-1992 Ford Ranger, N/A, Length: 16.5"; Steel Pickup Box. Confirm routing and attachment points against the original cable on the vehicle before final assembly. The part number CA-2309 should be matched to the application and body style shown in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Pioneer Cables builds this replacement cable to OE specifications using materials selected for durability in body control cable service. The steel inner cable and polymer outer housing are intended to support long-term performance in the listed Ford Ranger applications.