2000 Ford F-250 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Ford F-250, 1% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 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.
“Back doors of my f250 extended cab pickup will unlatch to the safety latch while driving down a road - Ford will not replace the truck or even replace the latches - they said they cannot duplicate the problem - what if a door opens when I have someone riding in the back seat area - kids or grandkids?”
NHTSA complaint #10230520, filed 2008-06, 1,000 miles“This car is only 2 years old and the front driver's side door will not close. I have an estimated 15 friends with the same problem with their Ford trucks. This could cause major problems if not fixed and you would think that a 50 000 dollar vehicle would have propor working doors.”
NHTSA complaint #761933, filed 2002-05“The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the passenger’s side and driver’s side rear door locking mechanism was faulty and the doors could no longer be opened. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11433076, filed 2021-09“Improper hood latch bolt not equipped with serrated locking washer worked loose and released hood on freeway. Hood ripped off it's retaining struts and smashed into the windshield. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #767787, filed 2002-09Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-250
107 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford F-250
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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