2013 Ford F-150: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed May 28, 2025 · Body, Electrical · OK

Seems to be a defect with the rear door saying it is ajar on the display screen also it wound lock or u lock with the key fob or PIN code. I have confirmed the door is completely shut. Defective wiring harness or something else may be the issue.

Filed Jun 27, 2024 · Locks · CO

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door failed to unlock and open as needed. The contact attempted to manually unlock the door with the electronic unlock button however, the door failed to open. In addition, the contact attempted to use the key fob to unlock the door, but the door failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 3, 2022 · Locks · WI

When the driver door is open and the door is locked - either by manually inserting the key into the door and turning the lock, or using the key fob and pushing the button, or even by starting the vehicle where it automatically locks all the doors, the actuator in the door lock flips into the lock position and won't release - (again either by turning off the vehicle, entering the key and turning or pushing the unlock button on the key fob). It's extremely frustrating especially in the winter time since its cold and you want to start your car up to warm it up. It's only by what I've experienced as a random combination by pushing the button, holding the pin up, turning the car off and on, shifting from gear to neutral, etc does it unlock.

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Visibility · 53,400 miles · VA

One of the vehicle's rear windows (the 1 rear window closest to the drivers side; there are 3 rear windows in total) was shattered with no apparent impact point. It was a cold morning and the vehicle was started with the remote start option from the key fob. The vehicle was stationary, parked in the driveway, and had not been moved prior to noticing the shattered window. As the vehicle door was opened, I could hear a "crackling" which resembled the sound of static. I was able to see the shattered window, and it it sounded as though the window shatter was spreading. There were no holes or dents in the window, and there was no "circle" of shattered glass that would resemble an impact point. The last time the vehicle has been driven, the day prior, the window was not shattered.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Electrical · 4,000 miles · IL

Only happened once but I tired to use the key fob to unlock the doors. It did not do anything for the truck, none of the buttons would. Unlocked the door with the key had to start it before the alarm went off. Locked it grabbed the spare key came back a few minutes later the same thing happened. Neither key that came with the truck would respond, dealership could verify the problem.