3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,572 miles

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problem #12

Mar 202024

F-150

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon attempting to enter the vehicle, he became aware that the driver's side door latch failed to secure the door closed. The door-ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the door actuator. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure only occurred during extremely cold temperatures; however, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then diagnosed a failure with the door latch assembly. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 57,000.

- Dunseith, ND, USA

problem #11

Oct 042023

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V983000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distributions disconnect.

- Colonial Heights, VA, USA

problem #10

Nov 012022

F-150

  • 72,361 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the tailgate opened independently twice. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V983000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,361.

- Brockton, MA, USA

problem #9

Feb 152023

F-150

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he noticed that the driver's side rear door failed to open as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear latch cable and assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

- Archdale, NC, USA

problem #8

Dec 242022

F-150

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that whenever the temperature was approximately 20 degrees or lower, the doors failed to latch and close securely. The contact stated that while driving, he had to hold the front driver's door closed until the vehicle warmed up. The door ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Lynbrook, NY, USA

problem #7

Jun 012020

F-150

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while towing a trailer, the tailgate opened without warning. The tailgate was dented during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V983000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no additional assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Samson, AL, USA

problem #6

Jan 312021

F-150

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the tailgate would randomly unlatch and open. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V983000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, while checking the VIN on the NHTSA and Ford website there was no recall listed. The failure mileage was 28,000.

- Lutz, FL, USA

problem #5

Mar 182022

F-150

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the tailgate door unlatched independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she had experienced the failure several times. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V983000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Medina, NY, USA

problem #4

Sep 012021

F-150

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate unexpectedly opened. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V983000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #3

Nov 052021

F-150

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electric tailgate latch failed to latch properly, causing the tailgate to open unexpectedly. The contact pulled over to close the tailgate. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Cape Girardeau, MO, USA

problem #2

May 222021

F-150

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front passenger-??s side door failed to lock securely. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of failure and suggested that the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #1

Feb 012019

F-150

  • 7,500 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger doors would not remain closed and could not be locked and secured. The failure would occur during cold temperatures. The cause of the failure was not determined. Humphrey parkway Ford (311 commercial dr, dover, oh) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 7,500.

- Uhrichsville, OH, USA