2018 Ford F-150 · symptom sheet
Doors, latches or locks fail
- 46owner reports
- 42,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jul 14, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
64 of the 2,293 complaints on this car are about the latches/locks/linkages. 46 of those describe door latch.
Tick what matches of 46 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the latch (44 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the latches/locks/linkages covers the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. An interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 16,796 and 72,361 miles, from the 31 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“When closing the driver's side door, the door will not latch close. I had to drive the vehicle with the door unlatched or with me holding the door closed and driving with one hand.Three days ago, 3 out of the 4 doors would not open after unlocking the vehicle. This is the same issue and recall on 2017 Ford F-150 and I don't like the fact of my door flying open at random. This is unsafe and needs to be addressed!”
Filed Feb 2, 2023
“Driver door swung open while driving and then would not stay latched. Door frequently will not latch.”
Filed Jan 29, 2023
“My door latch froze open during the recent hard freeze in Louisiana. The door would not latch closed. I had to drive home, holding the door closed with my hand. I previously brought my forward to the dealership because there was a door latch safety recall, but Ford would not fix it, saying I lived in a warm climate.”
Filed Dec 28, 2022
“The truck was sitting in the driveway and out of nowhere the alarm went off. Go out to inspect and the vehicle is showing that the driver and left back door are not closed. The driver side door will not latch it opened up out of nowhere and will not latch. Apparently this issue is know with Ford trucks when it gets too cold. This is a safety issue because the door will just open while driving.”
Filed Dec 22, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 46 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
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- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 243 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 180 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 117 reports
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- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 89 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 89 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 54 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 47 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 41 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 40 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 38 reports
- Vehicle fire 32 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 29 reports