Symptom Chart: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Mechanical
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .
| Condition | Actions |
|---|---|
| Hard to open or close a door from either door handle | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| A door is difficult or does not open from the exterior door handle | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| A door is difficult or does not open from the interior door handle | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| The exterior door release handle sticks | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| The interior door release handle sticks | GO to Pinpoint Test E |
| Squeak-rattle-chucking noise from door | GO to Pinpoint Test F |
| The manual door lock cylinder is inoperative | GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| The ignition lock cylinder cannot be returned to the OFF position | REFER to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components . |
| The ignition lock cylinder is difficult to turn | GO to Pinpoint Test H |
| The key is hard to insert into the ignition lock cylinder | GO to Pinpoint Test H |