Frozen or Inoperative Door Latch During Freezing Temps ***TSB 16-0155***
12-10-2016, 06:02 AM
#61
Size Matters
Thread Starter
Mine does when my door locks freeze on my Lariat SuperCrew. Problem is if you push the tailgate release button and it's froze, it will eventually open while driving when temperature and a bump or expansion joint in the road finally jar it loose. At that point you're oblivious to the fact that it's open and your stuff in the bed can go bye bye behind you. Does this TSB address this issue or is there another one?
When you say the tail gate won't open due to being frozen, is it because the latch won't actuate or because the tailgate is frozen to the bed seals?
12-10-2016, 06:49 AM
#62
My latch wouldn't actuate. Ran thru the carwash last and it started working. I have the tailgate step but haven't been to the carwash in over a week and no rain in a similar length of time.
I opened up the tailgate panel and sprayed some WD40 on the actuator. Unfortuantly that did not help, the actuator is not actuating.
I opened up the tailgate panel and sprayed some WD40 on the actuator. Unfortuantly that did not help, the actuator is not actuating.
Last edited by firecadet613; 12-10-2016 at 09:20 AM. Reason: Updated Info
12-10-2016, 07:04 AM
#63
Mine wouldn't open because the cover seal on top was frozen.
12-10-2016, 01:35 PM
#66
Senior Member
Originally Posted by tmcolegr
This TSB does NOT address any issues with the tail gate.
When you say the tail gate won't open due to being frozen, is it because the latch won't actuate or because the tailgate is frozen to the bed seals?
When you say the tail gate won't open due to being frozen, is it because the latch won't actuate or because the tailgate is frozen to the bed seals?
12-10-2016, 01:40 PM
#67
Correct. I think I have mine resolved until I get a chance to get into a dealer or hear Ford has a fix. Mine has to do with the tailgate step...water will drain directly onto the lock, thereby freezing it. I'll start a new thread shortly with pics.
12-10-2016, 01:46 PM
#68
Senior Member
Originally Posted by firecadet613
Correct. I think I have mine resolved until I get a chance to get into a dealer or hear Ford has a fix. Mine has to do with the tailgate step...water will drain directly onto the lock, thereby freezing it. I'll start a new thread shortly with pics.
12-10-2016, 06:26 PM
#69
12-10-2016, 08:45 PM
#70
My passenger side door wouldn't close/latch in the cold weather started yesterday. Also has anyone noticed that latch mechanism on the passenger side looks like plastic and the drivers side looks like metal?