1999 Ford F-150: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Aug 15, 2015 · Body · 152,500 miles · SC

My rear doors on my ford, f-150 crew cab pickup stopped opening. This is an entrapment issue and a very serious safety problem. If there was an accident, passengers in the rear would be trapped and unable to escape. From the research I found on the internet, there is a design flaw with the cable mechanism that operates the rear door latches and common fault with these type of door for the ford pickups manufactured around this time frame. And it looks like ford knows about this and has not addressed this issue. Believe there should be a recall on this for ford to repair due to the entrapment issue.

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 50,000 miles · FL

Dt: the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact complained about electrical problems since the cruise control stopped working in august 2004. Within a month of the cruise control malfunctioning the ABS sensor illuminated on the dashboard, and the heater stopped working. Approximately one month ago the power door locks stopped working. When it was hot outside, the contact turned off the lights in the vehicle he had to remove the fuse. The contact stated there was a ticking noise coming from inside the fuse box. The consumer contacted the dealership, and they told him to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test at his expense. The manufacturer explained to the dealership that the consumer felt that the electrical problems listed above were caused by the cruise control switch. *ak the consumer has since stated the power mirrors no longer work.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Body · ME

Dt: 1999 ford f150. The consumer stated that door on driver's side cracked just above the door handle. The consumer contacted the dealer, they said they could go 80%, the consumer could go 20% on the balance to have the door fixed. This would take 3 to 4 days. Door was cracked before the consumer bought the vehicle. The consumer stated this was a structural defect. Dealership said it was a known structure defect. The consumer was not satisfied.

Filed Jun 26, 2005 · Locks · 70,000 miles · OR

Passenger power door lock failed, necessitating passenge to roll down car widow to use exterior door handle to get out. Driver side door lock soon failed in exact same manner.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Electrical, Locks · FL

Dt: contact states the passenger side door lock is not functioning properly. The door cannot be unlocked from the outside with the electronic control. The battery has been replaced in the remote control. Contact can unlock the door with the actual key. Also, there are problems with the electrical system, when the windshield wipers are turned on the radio will go off. There is an appointment schedule with a service dealer for monday, june 27, 2005.

Filed May 29, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · 10,000 miles · ID

Digital odometer light turns on & off. Door ajar light, dome light, and automatic door locks go on & off also. Electrical problems may be the "gem module." seat belts do not retract getting cut/damaged from door latch when door is closed, they have been replaced once already. Ford engineers were notified nearly six months ago but no reply.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Body · 43,000 miles · WI

Doors are cracking approximately 4 1/2 inch from the bottom of the window where the door handles are located. Vehicle has never been in an accident. Manufacturer is aware the problem, and a repair kit is available. The cost of the kit is $600.00 per door.*ak

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Locks · WA

My 1999 f150 door locks have been replaced at 25,000 and 45,000 miles. Now the drivers side power lock has failed again at 79,000 miles. The local ford deales states this is normal for a car made in america.

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Body · IL

The left drivers door exhibits a (stress?) crack approx. 1/4 in. Long located at the exterior radius where the door panel meets the glass of the side window at an area closest to the drivers door handle. Subject crack runs horizontally for approx. 1/4 inch. Dealer states this crack can continue to propagate if not repaired. Vehicle is out of warranty and ford motor company says they will not pay to repair unless it is a safety issue. I believe if the crack is allowed to propagate at some point this becomes a safety issue as door structure will lose its structural integrity. Apparently this problem has surfaced often enough that ford motor company has developed a repair procedure/kit to solve this problem. I believe vehicles with this problem should be repaired by ford at no cost to the customer. Thank you. Ford motor co. Has developed

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Body, Visibility · WA

When rolling up window it pushes on door frame and produces crack on door handle, below right window lower portion of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak

Filed May 5, 2000 · Body · IN

Doors are cracking above the door latch. Dealer was contacted & consumer was referred to the federal safety agency hotline.

Filed Apr 11, 2000 · Body · AK

The crack is located in the sheet metal right next to the door locks. I am going to my ford dealer tomorrow to have this looked at. I can only hope that he fixes this defect. This truck cost a lot of money.