Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Ford Focus

Ford Focus owners have reported 609 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (288 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (272 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford Focus


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Ford Focus

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to latch securely while closed. The contact stated that the door occasionally unintendedly opened while driving.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the trunk latch disengaged, causing the trunk to open unexpectedly. The contact stated that the failure had occurred 3 times within a month. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. On several occasions, while driving, the trunk unlocked independently. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the hatchback failed to close and lock securely. The vehicle was taken to scaffidi motors parts department (3733 stanley st, stevens point, WI 54481, (715) 344-4100) where the area around the locking mechanism was cleaned.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while her daughter was driving apprximately 60 mph the hood released and cracked the front windshield without warning. The driver sustained injuries to the face and neck however no medical attention was provided.   Read details...




Safety Ratings of Focus Cars
Fuel Economy of Focus Vehicles
Focus Service Bulletins
Focus Safety Recalls
Focus Defect Investigations