Best way to create flat/level floor with no gaps?

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Matt Conti

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Just got a 2008 - and length/width are fine, but the folded flat 2nd row is still about 1.5” taller than the back 2/3 of the cargo area - and they don’t have the folding flaps like my 2000 that created a flat surface. What’s a good way to “raise” that back part to create a level floor, and fill in the gaps? My wife will need to do this for camping - so heavy plywood probably won’t work for her...
 

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For starters, the second row has a handle for cargo mode. Have you done that? Should be mostly flat if you have...
 
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For starters, the second row has a handle for cargo mode. Have you done that? Should be mostly flat if you have...

Yes I’ve done that, it’s mostly flat but it’s still at least an inch higher than the rest. One guy built a platform box that had a “step” in it to create a level/flat/solid 49x78 (or whatever) platform. I’m just trying to do that simply, (don’t need drawers or any of that) and not heavy. If it’s possible
 
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i know what u mean but is it a really big deal to figure out? what does she haul that would be thrown off?
 

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My 2009 is flat in cargo mode. I also would like a solution to fill the annoying gap (besides towels, blankets, etc.). I also had a 2000 model and the built in flaps were great. Why Ford regressed on this feature I have no idea.
 
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$10 foam mats from harbor frieght...to pretty perfectly level the rear area to the folded 2nd row. Then a $2000 sheet of plywood cut to length (and also cut lengthwise), to fill in the gaps. Covered it all with carpet. Instant camper for the wife/daughter.
 

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