2004 Ford F-150 latches/locks/linkages problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2004 Ford F-150 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door failed to open. The contact removed the door and replaced the plastic ends with new metal ends. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and…”
filed Jul 17, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. According to the vehicle owner's manual, the ignition key had to be used to open a lock in the rear of the vehicle to access the spare tire. The contact discovered that the lock was rotted out and needed to be replaced. The dealer (betten baker ford in…”
filed Apr 2, 2018
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 2004 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.