Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2001 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows four common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2001 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (three problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford F-150


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2001 Ford F-150

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear doors failed to open due to a fractured cable. The contact added wd-40 to the doors. The contact stated that the battery was draining while the door was opened.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

2001 Ford f150 gas tank straps rusted. Noticed the broken one on 9/24/2010.   Read details...

The Tailgate Latch problem

Tailgate will not stay closed, intermittently would pop open. Been in dealer shop on two occasions; but, problem still reoccurring. The dealer had installed rear tailgate strikers to solve the problem but it did not correct the problem.   Read details...


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