Door lock issue
01-14-2016, 08:19 AM
#1
Senior Member
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Door lock issue
So this morning it was kind of cold so I started my truck from inside the house.
When I went out, I hit the unlock button on the fob from around the corner of the garage. Got to the truck, pulled the handle and nothing. Tried locking and unlocking several times and the drivers door did not unlock, did not hear the lock move at all but I heard the back door and tailgate every time.
Got in through the back seat, hit the button inside, got out and still nothing. Got back in and opened the door from the inside.
Then I got out and locked/unlocked it several times without issue.
Not going to the dealer because I cannot even replicate so I know what their response will be. If it happens again it will be going in.
My question is this: Should I escalate and demand that they buy back my truck that has 2600 miles on it? I mean clearly this is a safety issue, what if I am in a dark parking lot and being chased by thugs and my drivers side door refuses to unlock? (OK, I'm kidding with this part but I couldn't help it...)
When I went out, I hit the unlock button on the fob from around the corner of the garage. Got to the truck, pulled the handle and nothing. Tried locking and unlocking several times and the drivers door did not unlock, did not hear the lock move at all but I heard the back door and tailgate every time.
Got in through the back seat, hit the button inside, got out and still nothing. Got back in and opened the door from the inside.
Then I got out and locked/unlocked it several times without issue.
Not going to the dealer because I cannot even replicate so I know what their response will be. If it happens again it will be going in.
My question is this: Should I escalate and demand that they buy back my truck that has 2600 miles on it? I mean clearly this is a safety issue, what if I am in a dark parking lot and being chased by thugs and my drivers side door refuses to unlock? (OK, I'm kidding with this part but I couldn't help it...)
01-14-2016, 08:26 AM
#2
Senior Member
It is a known problem. Spray some silicone lube into the door latch, should solve it.
01-14-2016, 03:19 PM
#3
Senior Member
Just the beginning?
So this morning it was kind of cold so I started my truck from inside the house.
When I went out, I hit the unlock button on the fob from around the corner of the garage. Got to the truck, pulled the handle and nothing. Tried locking and unlocking several times and the drivers door did not unlock, did not hear the lock move at all but I heard the back door and tailgate every time.
Got in through the back seat, hit the button inside, got out and still nothing. Got back in and opened the door from the inside.
Then I got out and locked/unlocked it several times without issue.
Not going to the dealer because I cannot even replicate so I know what their response will be. If it happens again it will be going in.
My question is this: Should I escalate and demand that they buy back my truck that has 2600 miles on it? I mean clearly this is a safety issue, what if I am in a dark parking lot and being chased by thugs and my drivers side door refuses to unlock? (OK, I'm kidding with this part but I couldn't help it...)
When I went out, I hit the unlock button on the fob from around the corner of the garage. Got to the truck, pulled the handle and nothing. Tried locking and unlocking several times and the drivers door did not unlock, did not hear the lock move at all but I heard the back door and tailgate every time.
Got in through the back seat, hit the button inside, got out and still nothing. Got back in and opened the door from the inside.
Then I got out and locked/unlocked it several times without issue.
Not going to the dealer because I cannot even replicate so I know what their response will be. If it happens again it will be going in.
My question is this: Should I escalate and demand that they buy back my truck that has 2600 miles on it? I mean clearly this is a safety issue, what if I am in a dark parking lot and being chased by thugs and my drivers side door refuses to unlock? (OK, I'm kidding with this part but I couldn't help it...)
Isn't it exciting owning a new military grade aluminum Ford? Too bad they didn't provide military door locks and latches!
Just imagine your door unlocking experience posted on YouTube! Probably get lots of hits.
Then perhaps Ford would do a recall and correct the numerous locking and unlocking door and tailgate issues.
01-14-2016, 05:04 PM
#4
I'd recommend using the correct lubricant as specified in the TSB - XL-5-A:
https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubrican...tegory=Greases
Did just that as a preventative measure - so far, so good.
MGD
https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubrican...tegory=Greases
Did just that as a preventative measure - so far, so good.
MGD