Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2002 Ford F-250.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems |
Inside door lock(4 door 2002 Ford f250 pickup) control button(drivers side) does not open locks. Only the remote keyless entry will open them from the inside.
Door handles can be broken into with a screw driver due to the used of plastic. Ord super duty trucks should have metal door latches.
When the vehicle reached approx. 25,000 miles, the drivers side door started to make a knocking sound. The sound travels and may seem to be coming from anywhere in the general area of the door and door frame. I was able to pinpoint the noise to be originating from the nader pin or latching device. A little bit of lithium grease seemed to solve the problem for a while, but now the vehicle has 45,000 miles and the noise is getting worse. After talking with several people that own the same vehicle, I found that they all have the same problem. This may be an alignment problem or a problem with the latching device, in either case I question the integrity of the door to remain latched in the event of a crash.