Trunk Lid Lock Problems of Ford Focus

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.

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Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving 50 mph, the trunk opened independently. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, secured the trunk, and resumed driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Focus. The trunk would not close properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the latch and stride were replaced. The failure and current mileages were 65000. Updated 10/29/09 updated 10/29/09. The part has not replaced.

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The trunk latch has been trouble from the day I got the car (not closing, it would take 2 to 3 times to get it to close). Now it will not open.

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Rear trunk latch failure results in not being able to open trunk and work on brake lights. No inside seat release on 4 door sedans. Dealer attempted extortion by estimating cost of replacing one tail light bulb at 400. 00 in order to pass state inspection.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the trunk panel did not latch intermittently and the trunk panel warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that it took numerous attempts for the trunk panel to latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the latches were defective. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact attempted to repair the vehicle nearly three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

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: the contact stated a grinding noise was coming from the driver's side front end. The dealership was unable to hear the noise while test driving the vehicle, but replaced the rotors and brake pads in an attempt to repair it. The trunk latch did open from the inside of the vehicle. Updated 05/30/06.

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: the contact stated the trunk lid would not open. The vehicle was seen by an authorized dealership. The service department made several attempts to open the trunk lid, later however they were successful after removing the quarter panels and rear taillight assemblies. The dealer discovered there were no emergency release latches inside the trunk. The dealer installed trunk release latches and the trunk began to function properly. The manufacturer was alerted, but could not determine if the vehicle was manufactured with or without those trunk lid latches. Updated 03/09/06.

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.

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Driver noticed that the trunk lid failed to lock properly . The driver would have to slam trunk lid before it would lock. The consumer drove to dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the hood lever due to wear and tear. The consumer informed the mechanic that this problem still occurred and has not been resolved.

Trunk latch fails to lock,allowing trunk to open without warning.

The latch on the trunk on my Ford Focus zx3 does not like to latch. There is often times when the trunk makes a clunking noise as if it were going to open. I have a newborn baby in the backseat if the trunk were to open I am afraid she will be injured. I am sure the part will have to be replaced ASAP.

Trunk lock malfunctioned, had to replace entire locking mechanism ($100) after several hours trying to gain access into the trunk, this problem is all over the internet, thought it needs to be reported here. The old part is available.

I own a 2000 Ford Focus. I noticed that sometimes the trunk wouldnt latch so I would have to go back and try it again. Through time it eventually wouldnt latch shut at all. I was then unable to lock my trunk completely. In the process of all of this somehow my trunk hood got bent. I assume that since the latch was broken,everytime I tried to shut the trunk it bent the hood slightly. To fix the problem I had to purchase a new trunk mechanism and install it myself. I quoted the cost to fix it at a repair shop, and it came up to over $100. Doing it myself saved me about $20.

After a month of owning the vehicle I was getting water in my trunk. Brought it to dealer and they replaced the license plate lighting devise and repaired the rust. A month later same problem. Brought it back and they did the same thing. Now it is happening again but warranty is up.

Trunk latch failed to work, unable to close trunk once open and unable to open trunk once closed. Car was in for service for the 2nd time for this problem, ordering new trunk latch mechanism from Ford motor company to replace. Service department stated part was defective.

The dealer had to remove the rear seats and trunk lock to get the trunk to open.

Buy the car in livingston montana 09-28-2002 the VIN 1fafp33p13w115083 the car had only like 20 miles we drove it off the lot. We went on vacation that summer we had an blow out on the rear driver side we call the Ford company in livingston ,montana we was in id so they said that they could not do an thing for us we had drive to the next town about 14 miles back . We got back we took it to Ford company the car was pulling to the left and shaking really back and the trunk will not lock (it will not lock if us push the button ) we do not us the trunk still ,the clutch pops out them told us to double clutch an it ( still pops out went you back up sometimes). We took the car back to they ,them on 09-24-2003 they had the car for two weeks almost I have a listed of thing want was wrong an still wrong with the car ,we told them we want an new but the still would not give us one or would not work with us , them said I,m sorry but we could not do that I know you folks had a lot of trouble with car but I can not do nothing I was mad an still. We bought about four sets of tries for that car . The car was only has 48003 miles, we had many outs ,we had an back blow again in Nov- 2004 . My wife will not drive it much because she is scared of it. It pulls you all over the road in the bad weather we lived in whitehall , montana very small town if want to go shopping you have to drive 20 mins plus away, she waits on the week ends for take my car. She only drives the car to take our child's school witch is a mile an back. Please help us a different car. That my wife will not be scared of.

While driving, the trunk opened by itself, because the lock no longer worked.

After Ford bought back my 2002 lemon and exchanged it for a 2003, the trunk latch broke on the car. The trunk opened on its own while driving. It is currently in for repair.

Consumer could not open the truck from inside of vehicle. Has to get out and open it manually. Before use to do it from inside of vehicle. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.

Trunk latch fails to catch 95% of the time. Trunk key fails to turn lock most of the time. This problem has existed since the car was purchased in 2000. There was no event leading to this failure. I believe the trunk lock materials are corroding just like the rear passenger doors which were recalled. The trunk lock should be recalled. This problem is clearly the result of faulty manufacturing materials. I requested dealerships perform repairs and they told me that Ford headquarters has failed to issue a recall . Why? NHTSA should make this happen. The consequence of a failed trunk lock/latch is that the trunk door will pop open -- allowing things to fly out of the trunk and fly into on coming traffic endangering others as well as block rear window vision. This could cause fatalities to both the vehicle driver and near by vehicles. . The hubcaps have cracked and broken off in pieces during cold weather while parked (ie. , the hubcaps were not struck by exogenous rocks or anything else). This is clearly the fault of substandard manufacturing materials. Ford motor company employees at headquarters have stated this to me. Ford motor company should replace the hubcaps at no charge to the customer. Exogenous materials can hit the unprotected tires, cause a blow out. It is not right to make the customer pay for substandard materials. I could take a wild guess that the wheel wells -- on my car -- replaced directly by the vice president of engineering from the warren plant -- did not look at the stress and hair line cracks he faulty wheel wells placed on the original hub cabs. It's time to finish the job! Ford motor company's employees have stated to me that the 2000 year model (the first year this vehicle was transitioned from european manufacturers) manufactured in the warren plant did not perform the necessary quality control to ensure that these materials functioned in cold weather climates.

While trying to stop at a stop sign brake pedal went to floor. Also, trunk latch did not work properly.

Since the purchase of my Ford Focus 2000, it has been subjected to recalls for wheel bearings, paneling, and the master cylinder. Additionally, the trunk latch had to be replaced and the computer reprogrammed. Since late sept. 2000, the engine dies at approx. 45/mph when I press the clutch to downshift from 5th gear, slowing from a higher speed. On Aug. 21, 2001, I took the the car to maroone Ford in margate, florida because it had stall (died) twice in one day. The mechanic said there was nothing wrong with the car and said that I didn't know how to drive it properly. I contacted Ford motor dispute settlement board and they came out and drove with me. The car did not stall at that time, and he advised me that I didn't know how to drive the car! I believe I have been lied to by Ford and by their representative, maroone Ford, margate. I have copies of letters that I sent to maroone Ford, and to the board of directors at maroone Ford as well as a copy of the initial dispute settlement board application. I have complained over and over again that I fear for my safety, and that I want Ford to either fix my vehicle or give me a safe car. I was a full-time nursing student at florida atlantic university in boca raton, florida when this started, I am now a registered nurse still driving an unsafe vehicle. I would appreciate your help.