Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2021 Ford F-250.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate independently opened, and items in the bed of the vehicle were lost due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact was informed that customer satisfaction program: 21m05; repair was performed in June 2022 and the technician disconnected the tailgate indicator light. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times since customer satisfaction program: 21m05; repair was performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 23,735.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while using the key fob to unlock the doors, the alarm activated. The contact stated that the front driver's side failed to lock as intended. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to costs. The contact related the failure to tbs: 21-2207. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.