2004 Ford E-150 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Ford E-150, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased a new 2004 Ford e 150 van. Side entry doors do not shut correctly. When driving, the doors rattle, indicating they are not latching correctly. I am concerned about the safety of passengers and the possibility of the doors coming open. Contacted Ford motor company and was told they were aware of the problem and they would let me know when a fix was available. They placed tape on the inside of the door jams to force the doors together. I have since contacted an attorney and quit driving the vehicle for the past year as I waited for the fix from Ford. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131706, filed 2005-08“I rented a Ford passenger van, that u-haul corp converted to a cargo van. While inside of the cargo area, wind blew the door shut. I could not open the door because of the child safety locks. In order to escape I was forced to break out a window. No instructions were given that the child safety locks were in the on position. The windows were secured by u-haul, and the drivers area is screened off. No exit was available. Ambient temp was 80 degrees f. Estimated inside temp was 100 degrees plus. U-haul has not responded, however they did charge me for the damage to their vehickle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10126933, filed 2005-06Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-150
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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