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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2003 Ford F-150 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 423 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Ford F-150, 0% of the 423 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.

“The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon attempting to enter the vehicle, the contact became aware that the driver’s and passenger’s side rear doors failed to open after several attempts. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11596528, filed 2024-06

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202421%
202310%
202251%
202181%
2020111%
2019101%
2018572%
2017433%
2016522%
2015392%
201491%
2013100%
201270%
201110%
201071%
200952%
200831%
200720%
200571%
2004231%
200310%
200281%
2001111%
200071%
199991%
199820%
1997141%
199520%
1992112%
199110%

Other parts of the 2003 Ford F-150

Engine cooling
69 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
62 complaints
Electrical system
47 complaints
Fuel system
46 complaints
Body and structure
32 complaints
Vehicle speed control
32 complaints
Air bags
29 complaints
Brakes
28 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Tires
21 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaints
Other or unknown
19 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-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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