2014 Ford F-150 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,539 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,258miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2014 Ford F-150, 1% of the 1,539 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,258 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.
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the instrument panel indicated that the rear driver’s side door was ajar while the door was securely closed. The failure caused the cabin light to remain illuminated, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was jumped started and the battery was replaced. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with an electrical wiring failure. The door wiring was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened regarding the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11615921, filed 2024-09, 172,000 miles“The rear doors and passenger door will not unlock and cannot be opened manually using the inside handle, outside handle, or key. This represents a safety hazard as the door cannot be unlocked especially if small children are in the back seat. This is a manufacture defect at no fault to the owners.”
NHTSA complaint #11490836, filed 2022-10“The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to close the front driver’s side door, the door failed to close securely. Additionally, the contact stated that the door ajar warning light illuminated would illuminate with the door properly closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11602932, filed 2024-07, 81,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the passenger’s and driver’s side rear doors failed to close as needed with the door ajar message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the doors would independently open after being closed. The vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall; however, as the failure persisted, the contact was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11499970, filed 2023-01, 136,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear driver's side door latch would not open when prompted from inside or outside the vehicle. Vancouver Ford in vancouver, washington was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11055959, filed 2017-12Latches, 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 2014 Ford F-150
426 complaintsBrakes
346 complaintsEngine
180 complaintsElectrical system
163 complaintsSteering
160 complaintsOther or unknown
149 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
142 complaintsVehicle speed control
102 complaintsFuel system
72 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsWheels
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology