Table 1 shows four common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2003 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (18 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems | |
| Hood Latch problems |
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that all of the doors failed to unlatch without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the rear doors failed to latch. The contact had to use a bungee cord to keep the doors closed; however, they would open every time a turn was made. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Read details...
Rear latch malfunctions. Registers that trunk is shut when it is not and not when it is. While going over speed bump trunk pops open due to latch not hitching properly. Read details...