Hatchback/liftgate Hinge Problems of Ford Focus

Ford Focus owners have reported 5 problems related to hatchback/liftgate hinge (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the Focus.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 2005 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 01/22/2009

2005 Ford Focus wagon has a faulty lift gate. Consumer states that the lift gate had silently fallen and she was hit in the face by the lift gate.

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2 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 2005 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 01/12/2005

While driving 40 mph driver noticed that the rear hatch door opened on its own. There was no indication that the rear hatch door was opened. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.

3 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 2000 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 11/14/2004

Caller indicated hatchback wife's vehicle keptopening. There was a recall, but the manufacturer claimed this vehicle was not included because it was not purchased in a northern state. Dealer had not been contacted yet.

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4 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 2002 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 04/17/2004

My 2002 Ford Focus leaks, stalls, creaks when turning, the hatchback door occasionally comes open.

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5 Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem of the 2002 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 01/08/2002

The hatchback door is difficult to close, once closed it is still not secure. Consumer has had to force the door so many times that it was dented in several places from the force.


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