Locks and latches

[AzDon]

Has anybody else noticed that the geometry on the front keylocks, pushdown locks, and the button tailgate latch all have mechanical geometry that actually increases the natural effort required in order to get the travel needed to work the latches. When the front doors are tightly shut, I cannot activate the pushdown locks or lock with a key unless I lean on the door with about 50 lbs of pressure--impossible while sitting inside. I've also found that I haven't got any single finger that can exert enough pressure fully depress the button to release the tailgate. The button pushes a short arm that pushes against a pair of longer arms.
I've decided to do electric doors to eliminate the need for locks in the front. I'm also leaning towards moving the lower tailgate latch inside and having the upper gate pulled shut and held by a linear actuator.