Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2017 Ford F-350

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2017 Ford F-350. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate latch (five 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-350


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2017 Ford F-350

The Tailgate Latch problem

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while hauling a trailer and reversing, the powered tailgate erroneously opened and struck the trailer. During the failure, the tailgate and the trailer were damaged. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph the tailgate independently opened and the contact lost cargo stored in the truck bed onto the highway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that after a freezing rainstorm, the front driver’s side and front passenger’s side doors would not latch properly and the doors would not remain closed. The cause of the failure was not determined.   Read details...


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