Why is the door latch on my 2017 Ford F-150 not working?

Passenger door stuck open, kid almost fell out while turning corner. Bought my truck in May 2017 and just this past weekend we got a big snow and freezing temps. Door latch froze shut had to crawl threw passenger side to get in. Once I had it running for a while I got the door to open but would not latch back shut!

Are there any problems with the Ford F-150?

One of the biggest problems with 2015-2017 F-Series trucks has been a frozen door handle latch issue. In subzero temperatures, the latch will often fail to engage with the door striker. Consequently, the door might fly open when the truck is in motion. The door has also been known to freeze shut and lock the driver inside.

When did I buy a 2017 Ford F150?

I Bought this 2017 F150 in January of 2018 with 13,000 miles on it and have had it in -20 degree weather last year and early this year and have never had any issues with the locks/latch not catching and keeping the door closed.

What causes the door to fly open on a Ford truck?

In subzero temperatures, the latch will often fail to engage with the door striker. Consequently, the door might fly open when the truck is in motion. The door has also been known to freeze shut and lock the driver inside.

Can you open the passenger door on a Ford F-150?

Had to get a Slim Jim to open the passenger door and that was even hard to pull up like it was binding or something. Its 89 degrees here so cold has nothing to do with it. Once open though the keyless entry buttons, the key pad and the key in the door work great!

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Why is the door latch on my 2017 Ford F-150 not working?