2013 Driver door latch issue!?

[Dr_Pain]

Since I picked up the Raptor I have had this intermittent issue with the driver side door handle. It is only intermittent but annoying as all get up!

Here is the problem: Without rhyme or reason, I unlock the truck and the door handle does not catch on the first try. I have to let the door handle reset and then I can open the door.

It does not happen all the time but it is annoying to no end when you are multitasking and you unlock the truck, expect the door to open, and it just slips out of your finger tip with a loud slingshot snap.

Anyone experiencing the same? Any remedies? Anything in particular I can tell the Service Dept (because you know that they are going to try it and it will work every time).

 

[Dr_Pain]

Found this interesting post.

Outside door handle only works on second pull 2011 - Ford F150 Forum

I was also finally able to catch the behavior on my iphone video, so now I have something I can show the service guy when he tells me there is nothing wrong with my door.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

sounds like the actuator isnt fully unlocking the door

 

[RaptorSteve]

I started having this issue after my first desert outting. I think some dust/sand got in there.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

it shouldnt be a problem, ford uses a module that has door trigger and actuator in one unit and its sealed. but maybe the impacts could have done something....

 

[Dr_Pain]

The service manager called and gave me an appointment for Friday, so I will keep you posted. I am also getting the MFT recall software upgrade done. A 2hrs job is what I was told....

 

[Richie_chi]

My 2013 is doing the same thing.

 

[SwampKing]

Ask them to check adjustment of door/s. I went back for this same problem three times AFTER they tried replacing the door actuator. Sounds identical to my dilemma I was dealing with.

 

[Richie_chi]

Thanks swamping ill do that. Dr pain what was your solution?

 

[Dr_Pain]

Thanks swamping ill do that. Dr pain what was your solution?

They opened the door panel, checked and lubricated. It did NOT fix the problem. I did not have time to make it to the dealership to get them to look at it again (because of the holidays).