2000 Ford Focus Latch Problems
- 114
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 114 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear door · 38 records
- side door · 23 records
- door latch · 22 records
- passenger side · 19 records
- passenger door · 17 records
- rear doors · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Clutch Assembly · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System · Latch
I have owned this car since december of 2003 and it has been a very large money pit. This time the car just stopped running. I had taken it to autozone and they told me it need an egr sensor or hosing for it. When i was turning at a light the car just stopped running when i had just turned onto a main highway. There has been major electrical problems with it since day one. This car has had 5 clutches in it and i…
ODI 10585519
Electrical System · Ignition · Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While parked, the contact placed the key in the ignition and was unable to turn the key. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the ignition would have to be replaced. The contact also noticed the front driver?s door handle was loose and about to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.…
ODI 10463117
Latch
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear doors would not remain closed and randomly opened while driving at any speed. The rear driver's side door stopped working first and was repaired by the contact. Currently, the failure is occurring to the rear passenger side door. Through online research, he found nhtsa campaign id number 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). The ford…
ODI 10275419
Door · Latch
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that the front and rear driver's side doors would not close and the locks failed. The failure has been occurring since january of 2009. In may of 2009, the doors opened while driving approximately 5 mph. The manufacturer and dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages: doors:latch) and it would…
ODI 10267654
Abs Warning Light · Automatic Transmission · Fuel Pump · Ignition · Latch · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls · Suspension · Switch/Wiring · Vehicle Speed Control
On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. To make a long story short ,after unpluging the battery cables and going back to the stranded car the next evening, it started . 2 days later my wipers came on by themselves and would not stop until i turned the car off and restarted. On 10/31/07 while driving my daughter home, the…
ODI 10207593
Latch
I am having a problem with my doors latching and closing. Sometimes i am able to open the car doors from the outside and other times i have to enter through the trunk. If i am able to enter from the outside driver or passenger door i them enter the car and close the door and it does not latch and close therefore the doors are open and not securely latched and closed and may cause harm if i am driving. *jb
ODI 10206859
Latch
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that only the front passenger side door opens. The other doors fail to open with the key or remote. The doors also fail to open when she is inside the vehicle. She stated that she is seventy-five years old and needs to be able to exit the vehicle from the front driver side. The failure has been occurring for a week. The purchase date and powertrain were…
ODI 10196487
Latch
My power door locks started acting up and then stoped working within min. Of each other.then the passenager rear door would not unlock manualy so i took it to dealership.the ford dealership informed me that they would have to break door and redrill door hingers to correct door because it can not be unlocked!!!!
ODI 10185405
Latch
Tl* - the contact stated that she received a recall 05v030000 for rear door latch. The contact took the car to the dealer ,they fixed the rear doors, but not the fifth door which did not open. The contact said that the recall covered all five doors.*ak updated 1/19/2007 - *nm
ODI 10176954
Frame And Members · Ignition · Latch
Ignition lock cylinder won't turn,front tires locked, car had to be towed in. Dealership had to put the car on a jack to get it into the shop, removed steering column trim, had to drill out broken ignition lock cylinder assembly, had to set up new lock cylinder so the same keys would work. So not only am i stuck without a vehicle till after christmas, i had to pay a towing charge, plus the cost to have the car…
ODI 10177091
Horn · Latch · Power Window Devices And Controls
Dt*: the contact stated all four power doors failed to lock from the inside and/or outside intermittently. Also, the rear passenger and driver's side windows would not roll down. The driver and passenger's side front windows rolled up/down intermittently. Sometimes the horn failed to sound. The manufacturer determined the problem was because of excessive dirt and dust around the contact's residence. The drivers door…
ODI 10167840
Latch
Door lock failure. First was unable to lock passenger side door. Back doors unable to unlock and driver side door only locked with key. Was determined short in passenger door blew door lock fuse. Passenger door lock was disabled so fuse would not blow. Remote lock worked all lock at that point but power button still did not work, however the rocker button on drivers door worked. After about a week the drivers side…
ODI 10167763
Engine · Latch
Vin: [xxx] number of items: 2 item id: [xxx] recall date: title: pinch bolt torque and zetec engine battery cable routing item id: [xxx] recall date: title: rear door latch corrosion. *nm updated 07/12/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
ODI 10166806
Cooling System · Latch · Sensor/Control Module
Problems with car stalling, overheating, and the oil dip stick dislodging, car doors do not open properly from the inside or outside, possessing airbag was ejected. *jb
ODI 10156949
Latch
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. Automatic door locks locked and no one could get out of the vehicle. The door latches were part of a recall and were fixed on august 25, 2005. 30 days after recall repairs were done on the door latches the door locks tore . All four doors were affected by the automatic door lock failure .consumer contacted the service department sales department and the sales manager . The…
ODI 10138387
Latch
Received ford recall # 05s27 early in 2005. Called local ford dealer to schedule an inspection/repair. Parts were back-ordered ( stated by service writer). Began experiencing difficulty with rear doors latching and locking during period of waiting for parts. In late july, while operating power door locks, an electrical fuse blew. It was determined by an independent repair person that due to excessive corrosion to…
ODI 10143918
Latch
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact received nhtsa recall 05v03000 regarding rear door latches. When he took the vehicle to the service dealer they would not honor the recall. When the consumer contacted the manufacturer , they told him that this specific vehicle did not fall under this recall campaign. The consumer had to replace both rear door latches on the vehicle at his own expense.*ak
ODI 10138166
Latch
Dt: consumer states that the power locks do not work on 2000 ford focus. This applies to all the 4 doors and the trunk. They get jammed, and consumer cannot get in and out of the car. The key will not open them. Therefore the trunk will not open. If lock them manually they also get jammed. The dealership has seen a lot of this. It is an actuator inside the door, and it will cost $610.00 just to test to see which…
ODI 10129281
Coil Springs · Latch · Rear
Dt: had sererall issues with the vehicle its metal causes premature failure. The coil springs had to replaced .they broke and the rear door latches were in the process of disingrating . They put in weather stripping. The rear wheel bearings malfunctioned. Contacted ford, they did two after warrenty repairs to the vehicle. Ford said it needed a new axle. This started on july 15, 2005. There was a real high pitch…
ODI 10134021
Latch
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact was unable to latch the rear doors, therefore they would automatically open without warning. Recall # 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) was found. The dealer inspected, oiled, and cleaned the latches in 2005, however, that did not prevent future failures from occurring. The manufacturer advised the contact to speak with the dealer for a resolution. The…
ODI 10194254
Latch
Oh my gosh i need your help once again. I had e-mailed you months ago in regards to my ford focus. The back door latches are defective. Someone at your office had called me about this issue. That someone said there will be a recall coming out shortly in regards to the ford focus back door flying open. Well i couldn't wait to get my recall. It came in the mail. I went to the dealership yesterday to get the latches…
ODI 10122091
Latch · Trunk Lid
I owe a 2000 ford focus se(wagon ) and have incurred a problem with the trunk latch and drivers side door latch. Have been instructed that my vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin even though the problem was the same as mentioned in the recall. Also, vehicle was not covered under my extended warranty because it was not an electrical problem. I am suppose to be responsible for the $456.00 repair for the…
ODI 10117939
Latch
2000 ford focus experienced problems with door latches similar to the problems stated in the recall notice. *mr the dealer spray lubed the latches and instructed the consumer to buy a spray lube for his own use. The consumer has not been able to open the passenger rear door for the past three years. The driver door was unable to be closed. The door may fly open when the vehicle was in motion. Recall campaign#…
ODI 10120404
Latch
Driver side door refuses to latch. Have to keep it locked and enter car through passenger side! Dealer estimate to fix: $225. Car is 5 yrs old in may.*ak
ODI 10116488
Latch
Recall campaign 05v030000 concerning rear door latches. Unable to get the dealer to honor the recall. Dealer informed the consumer that no parts would be available until mid may 2005. *ak
ODI 10117420