2001 Ford F-150 latches/locks/linkages problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2001 Ford F-150 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear doors failed to open due to a fractured cable. The contact added WD-40 to the doors. The contact stated that the battery was draining while the door was opened. The contact stated that the resonator connecting the engine and…”
filed Jul 15, 2025
“Hello: my ford 150 extended cab rear door do not open. I took it to a ford dealership and they told me the latches are broken. I did not have it fixed due to a possible recall issue. Thank you. *tr”
filed Jun 24, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 F-150 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 F-150 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 F-150 | 11 | 2% |
| 2019 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 57 | 3% |
| 2017 F-150 | 43 | 3% |
| 2016 F-150 | 52 | 3% |
| 2015 F-150 | 39 | 2% |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 F-150 | 10 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.