2001 Ford F-150 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Ford F-150, 1% of the 1,236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,750 miles.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11330570, filed 2020-06, 140,000 miles“Ford f150 crewcab, the interior light does not shut off which causes the doors not to lock . This is a security problem for my wife. After calling Ford to report this problem they couldnt help me. Also, a problem in the 1995 Ford ranger. But the part were very expensive.”
NHTSA complaint #10194212, filed 2007-06“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 muffler was rusted. The contact added putty to the area. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. …”
NHTSA complaint #11673610, filed 2025-07, 145,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact inadvertently tried to open the door to the rear driver side of the vehicle, but the door would not open. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The dealer diagnosed that the door upper locking system need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 10/31/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10730637, filed 2015-06, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. While travelling at 55 MPH, the hood of the vehicle popped open; the hood also became bent as it flew backward. The hood also caused several small cracks in the windshield. The vehicle was taken to a body shop where the contact was informed that the latch under the hood broke and caused the failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 117,000. Updated 11/03/10 updated 11/04/10”
NHTSA complaint #10326835, filed 2010-04, 117,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 | 11 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 57 | 2% |
| 2017 | 43 | 3% |
| 2016 | 52 | 2% |
| 2015 | 39 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 23 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 14 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 11 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-150
234 complaintsVehicle speed control
180 complaintsElectrical system
137 complaintsFuel system
132 complaintsSeats
86 complaintsSeat belts
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsBrakes
69 complaintsAir bags
66 complaintsBody and structure
65 complaintsTires
52 complaintsEngine
44 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology