Hood Latch problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Two problems related to hood latch have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hood Latch problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2004

Hood primary latch malfunctioned.

2 Hood Latch problem

Hood began coming up around June of 1999, releases 2 to 3 times a week. Does not release second latch to fly all the way up. The speedometer gauges started working improperly late February of 2000, the mileage counter stops, then after 3-4 hundred miles starts working again. This has happened 3 times since.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Door Latch problems
5
Hood Latch problems
2
Tailgate Latch problems
2


F-150 Service Bulletins
F-150 Safety Recalls
F-150 Defect Investigations