Tailgate Latch Problems of Ford F-250

Ford F-250 owners have reported 3 problems related to tailgate latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford F-250 based on all problems reported for the F-250.

1 Tailgate Latch problem of the 2019 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 02/09/2022

When I left work my tailgate was closed and had not been opened for several days. When I got home, my tailgate was open and all my tools had fallen out of the truck. My truck was serviced 2 years ago for this type of issue. The repair needed to be done twice as the first time my tailgate would no longer open at all.

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2 Tailgate Latch problem of the 2017 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. While driving various speeds, the tailgate unlatched without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, a service appointment was scheduled. The failure mileage was 14,300.

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3 Tailgate Latch problem of the 2001 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 12/21/2001

Consumer stated the tailgate will lock on its own when it is latched shut.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford F-250

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
15
Latches/locks/linkage problems
12
Tailgate Latch problems
5
Hood Latch problems
5
Tailgate Lock problems
1


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