Tailgate Latch problems of the 2021 Ford F-150

Two problems related to tailgate latch have been reported for the 2021 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2021 F-150.

1 Tailgate Latch problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate opened unexpectedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the tailgate unintendedly opened and closed independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with a fault in the tailgate switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

2 Tailgate Latch problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2023

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-65 mph the tailgate lift opens without assistance. . The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was relating the failure to manufacturer recall number 22m08, however his year make and model is not included in this recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.


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