PistolWhip

I've been legally driving for just over 20 years and have owned 11 Ford's in that timeframe (and unfortunately own a large amount of Ford stock).... I have had great experiences with Ford and in the past, have believed in their practices. I don't need the kook-aid passed my way and I'm certainly not lacking in a Ford apologist mindset.

I do appreciate your opinion and input, but I think this goes a little beyond excusing the issue because "all automakers" have issues. This is a problem that has spanned 4 model years... We're not talking about an inconvenient misfire from time to time or a navigation system that doesn't work right... this is the doors... if you can't get in, or even worse, stay in the car, what good is it?

Again, I'm hoping some 2018 owners can chime in on this and maybe we can determine whether this latest repair is going to finally solve the problem or not.

Sikwill

My girl has an Audi. Last time I went in with her for a service I was blown away at how well she was treated. Hell she got a Q5 loaner for her oil change. Just sayin

PistolWhip

BadBoy4fun_wa, I get it and I hear your opinion. Thank you and I appreciate your input, can we not turn this into another one of your sounding board rant threads? You got your point across, you got your opinion in, you got your response posted. The more you hammer it home, over and over again in the same thread, the more you look like a scorned woman hell bent on destroying an X....

rliles1

I wouldn't put too much faith in that poll. Most of the folks, like me, who never had the latch issue either didn't read the thread with the poll (I don't remember even seeing it) or didn't respond. It is human nature to jump on something like that if you have had the problem, but to ignore it if you haven't. It is a serious problem, but I think that if 2/3 of all of the F-150 trucks sold in the last 4 years had this problem, or any other single problem, it would be all over the news.

firecadet613

I'd gamble it. Only a select few really have major issues - mine haven't been horrible. Now that it's "fixed" - will I sell before next winter when it is likely to pop up again?

Most likely - yes. But my F150 (that I also ordered) has every feature I want and was made for me. I can't stand the GM twins - like the RAM but not the crash test rating or rear seat area, so it's the F150 for me.

Again, people can harp on this and some have lemon lawed / traded their trucks. They've had significant issues. If mine had been much worse, I may have. But knowing 18's have this issue, I'll keep mine until the '19 model year or get a RAM.

I see your in NJ, how cold does it get there and for how long - that will play a big role in this.

MUFFMAN

Ricktwuhk was talking manufacturers, not dealers. The FORD dealer I deal with is excellent, as is the dealer for my wife's non ford.

TopOMichXL

Yes, the recall is real, I got one. I am having a hard time believing that 50% of the trucks are having this problem, although I have no data to prove otherwise. I would like to know what percentage of the trucks are in climates not conducive to the problem.
I live in a climate very much so, I 'have' had the problem, once last winter and once this winter. Either time, I didn't have a problem with the latches, the drivers door would not unlock, I was able to unlock the passenger side and they worked shortly after.
Have always wondered why some are having much more problems than others? It can stay well below freezing for weeks at a time and I am not having a horrible time with the issue.
I agree this is serious, and am sincerely hoping Ford picks it up on this one.
My first Ford after three decades of Toyota's, so no 'fan-boy' here.

PistolWhip

You sound even more conflicted than me... LOL
You say you'd gamble it, then in the same post mention you'll sell your truck before next winter, will wait to sell your truck until the 2019 MY and then maybe get a Ram.... LMAO


NJ gets cold, just like the rest of the NE. It's not Alaska or Minnesota, but it's comparable to the rest of the region. From December to March we can see temps down in the teens and its regularly well below freezing.

Sikwill

I know, just a meager attempt to try to lighten it up a little this morning.

firecadet613

That's correct! Sounds like weather similar to Indianapolis. Last winter it took 4 trips to get it figured out. This winter, just fine until we get loaded up to go to the in laws for Christmas and my drivers door won't latch closed. First time wtih that issue. 4 trips again to get it resolved - but is it resolved or is it getting warmer out?

I average 30k miles per year - after much complaining last year Ford gave me a 5yr/75k PremiumCare warranty. I'm just at 50k miles right now, so 75k miles will be next winter. I have no interest in buying a new truck in winter (I get the front end wrapped in clear film and always do some customizing), so I prefer to buy when it's warm out.

So, as much as I like this truck the door locks are frustrating and it's built in the middle of the 2.7 TSB where motors have been getting replaced. No issues with that so far, but all signs point to I should sell before the warranty is up. I have built an '18 F150, but said hell no once I heard reports of the door locks again. Might as well take my chances with RAM once the new ones are out.