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.
Latch
Dt: caller received recall 05527 but dealer doesn't have the parts. Caller has not been able to reach manufacturer. Caller has 5 vehicles under the recall. The vins are [xxx], [xxx], [xxx], [xxx]. These are company vehicles ,all are ford focus cars.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10126013
Latch
My rear door locks no longer open by simply pressing the unlock button on the keypad or the front doors. The rear door locks cannot be manually unlocked either. Nothing was done to bring on this problem, i just went to unlock the doors and the back doors did not unlock. The only way to open the rear doors is to press the unlock button on the keypad or front doors and pull the door handle at the same time. This is a…
ODI 10116475
Latch
Nhtsa recall campaign 05v030000 concerning rear door latches. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was informed that the parts would not be available until sometimes in june. *ak
ODI 10117210
Latch
Front door driver's side does not shut. The only way it will shut is to get in the car, lock the door then shut the door. Took to the dealership in regard to recall announced on 1/31/05 (nhtsa campaign id number: 05v030000). It was determined that the cause is identical to the recall...however, the recall is only for the back doors. We have to pay $250 to fix it. This recall should apply to all doors, mechinisms are…
ODI 10110625
Latch
Rear door latch will not open, has remained that way for about 4-5 months. I had an estimate done at the ford dealership where they quoted me at around $300 to repair the door. *jb
ODI 10110312
Latch
Tried to shut the driver's side front door and the door would not stay closed, whether i was in the vehicle or not. I had to drive holding the door shut on several occasions. Several times i tried to engage the power lock in order to get it to shut.
ODI 10116032
Latch
2000 ford focus - rear door latch issue. Door came open while driving and will no longer close. I have not repaired it yet. *jb
ODI 10109952
Latch
Front door latch failed. (could not close door) paid $80 for dealer to unstick and lubricate.
ODI 10119544
Latch
Dt: the contact had a problem with the rear door latch. She had it repaired at her own expense. She later received a recall 05v030000. When she contacted ford, they informed her the recall was not for her vehicle. She called a second time and informed them of the recall letter, and they stated the paper work had to be in by april 1, 2005. The recall letter was post marked march 21, 2005 and said nothing about a time…
ODI 10141431
Latch
Rear door opened by itself,would not lock again. *nm
ODI 10106384
Latch
Vehicle was parked and consumer was unable to unlock all four doors to gained entry inside of the vehicle. Consumer will contact the dealer the next day for an appointment. *ak
ODI 10106695
Latch
Consumer states rear door child locks will not disengage. Consumer referred to the owners manual which stated that a special key was needed to disengage child locks, however dealer did not provide consumer with a key for that purpose. Consumer was concerned that in event of an emergency passengers will be trapped. *ak
ODI 10101014
Latch
2000 ford focus driver's side back door doesn't stay closed. Very difficult to get the door to stay shut. Door has opened while driving. This has been happening over the last several months. The vehicle has 44,000 miles on it. Our school has 3 2000 ford focus vehicles that are used with a family program and does transport children and families. Took vehicle to local dealer who replaced drivers rear door latch and…
ODI 10097942
Latch
Consumer noticed that the rear passenger door does not latch properly. While driving the door opened on its own. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. This information was provided by steven's daughter rachel. *ak
ODI 10111120
Latch
The rear doors do not latch. As a result when making a right hand turn rear passenger side door opened without warning. *ak *tc
ODI 10095119
Latch
Both rear door latches do not close, causing doors to swing open on turns. This is consistent with your investigation ea 04-023. As i understand,this investigation has been upgraded on 8/24/04. Will there be a recall?*ak
ODI 10093641
Latch
While driving passenger 's side door opened unexpectedly. The door latch was stuck in the open position. The dealer replaced the latch. *ak *nm
ODI 10094457
Latch
On 09/26/04 opened the driver's side back door of my 2000 ford focus sedan to place something in the back seat. I closed the door and proceeded to start the car and drive away. It was then i noticed the door ajar light on and pulled to the side of the road. Found the driver's side back door would not latch. The latch would lock sometimes if pushed with my finger but not when closing the door normally. At that point…
ODI 10093222
Latch
Upon entering and exiting the vehicle the door locks became inoperable. On the right rear door consumer had to press the lock from the inside, which was inoperable. On the front passenger and driver's side consumer had to use the key, which also became inoperable. Consumer contacted ford dealer, and manufacturer. *ak
ODI 10111134
Latch
For several weeks my driver side passenger door would engage sporadically. At times it would not engage at all. Finally, the door opened while i was making a right hand turn and while my three children were occupying the back seats! Fortunately no one was hurt because we use seat belts. The interior latch mechanism was replaced at our expense (276.18); however, the mechanic said to keep our receipts because he had…
ODI 10104898
Latch
Doors not latched properly and swinging open while driving. *bf right door sticking as well. Consumer unable to drive the vehicle because of the risk of door swinging open. *tc
ODI 10095469
Latch
Rear door problem experienced with 2000 focus door latches. *bf while making a left turn into a driveway the right rear door flew open. A passenger was sitting in that seat and was luckily wearing the seat belt. The consumer has had problems with the doors prior to this incident. The consumer has had to slam the doors several times for them to close properly. The consumer also noticed while driving the door ajar…
ODI 10098921
Latch
Opened rear (drivers side) door and placed groceries on back seat. Closed doors and left grocery store lot. Upon making a turn, en route, the rear door swung opened and some items tumbled out! Pulled off the road and tried to close rear door. Was unable to. Got home and used a screwdriver to work the latch to the open position. Was difficult to get the door to stay closed. I try not to use this door even now.*ak
ODI 10088836
Latch
About six months ago, while i was driving on the highway going about 65mph, my back door opened. This situation progressively got worse, and started occuring more often, and now with both doors. I notified the dealer, where i bought the vehicle, and they informed me that there was no problem that ford was responsible for, and suggested that i spend almost $1000 to have this repaired. I also contacted another…
ODI 10108452
Latch
1. No indication that failure would occur at any time. 2. Failing door-actuator. 3. Consequences: door cannot be open at all, key, inside/outside door handle can be operated but will not unlock the door. The remote opener is rendered useless. There is no prior warning it happens all at once. This is the second time that this has happened to this vehicle in less than one year. My daughter who is eight month pregnant…
ODI 10086482