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
My 2000 ford focus has a defective left rear door latch. The vehicle has not been involved in an accident. My dealer, lighthouse ford in falmouth, ma, examined the latch and advised that it was "rusted" beyond repair and that a replacement latch, costing over $200, would not be covered by my extended warranty. Since the door somehow seems to secure itself (without the function of the latch), i opted not to install a…
ODI 10088526
Latch
For no apparent reason, the rear doors on my 2000 ford focus se do not stay latched. This problem is intermittent but has been happening with greater frequency. Additionally, the right rear passenger door will not open from the inside, unless the door never latches at all. I have three children i reansport in this vehicle and i no longer consider it safe. This problem has appeared on several other 2000 focus cars…
ODI 10082643
Latch
The rear driverside door of my car would not stay closed. It popped open while i was driving. Luckily the back seat was empty. My son and his friends usually travel back there along with the family pet. It was sunday so service centers were not open. We had to take apart the entire door to get the mechanism inside the door to work enough so i can lock the door. The other side doesn't appear to look any better.*ak
ODI 10082640
Latch
Both rear door latches failed. As a result, while driving at highway speed, the rear passenger door flew open. *ak children were in the back seat when the doors flew open. The door would not re-latch. *sc *jb
ODI 10083534
Latch
I was having problems closing my rear door and keeping closed. It had opened more then twice when i finally called ford. They said they do not cover locks and that it would cast upwards of $275. Needless to say that is unheard of. I wd40 the latch to get it shut and have not used the door since, and when i use the other doors they all make a very loud creaking sound, it's awful. With all the problems and recalls to…
ODI 10110266
Latch
While driving, the consumer noticed that the rear passenger door opened on its own. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle , and pulled over. The consumer closed the door and the door opened on its on again. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, the mechanic determined that the locking mechanism needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated both rear doors were inoperative. *jb
ODI 10090149
Latch
Vehicle's back doors open while the consumer is driving. They are automatic locks, and they still fly open. Someone has to sit in the rear to keep the doors from opening.*ak
ODI 10087284
Equipment · Latch
The door latch on the rear driver's side seized up and the door would not open. Due to this the latch, the door handle and reinforcement had to be replaced. The handle still would not open the door due to ford providing them the wrong part number to be ordered for the latch. Once the car dealership was able to find the correct part number to order the latch the door was fixed, but the handle still comes lose on the…
ODI 10088834
Latch
The consumer stated the automatic locks and the doors failed to latch . The consumer had to tie the doors up with rope, because on one occasion the door flew open. *jb the rear passenger door would open on left turns. *sc *jb
ODI 10083477
Hinge And Attachments · Latch
While driving driver's door opened and closed on its own. Vehicle was taken to the dealership on june 30 , 2004, dealer repaired and replaced hinges and electrical motor at consumer's expense of $700.00, but problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10081368
Latch
Upon trying to shut the rear left door it will not shut, the latch does not catch. Consumer had to continuously slam the door to get it shut. *ak
ODI 10097836
Latch
Problems with 2000 ford focus rear door latches. *mr (the rear door opened while the vehicle was in motion) the fuse was broken making the latch freeze. The vehicle had a faulty part in the left side driver's door actuator. This made the front door and passenger side door useless. The door could not be opened from the inside or outside, not even with the unlock button from the inside, the key or even the remote. *sc…
ODI 10087656
Latch
Rear driver's side door did not latch. As a result, the door did not shut properly, and consumer had to tie a rope around it. *ak
ODI 10094471
Latch
Left rear passenger door latch has failed to function. Door will not latch rendering the vehicle unsafe to transport children. This is the latest in a history of recalls and component failures that lead me to consider suing ford under ny's lemon law. I was in the process of trying to sell this vehicle and am now unable to due to this latest problem. *ak
ODI 10072732
Latch
While driving consumer noticed that the rear passenger side door opened on its own. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer closed the door, and the door reopened on its own. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10089238
Latch
Rear door on the driver's side does not latch correctly. Once opening the door it does not shut. *ak
ODI 10090078
Electrical System · Latch
The consumer is unable to open the vehicle doors with the remote. The consumer would have to manually use the key to enter the vehicle. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *mr
ODI 10066646
Latch
The owner could not unlock the front passenger side or rear driver side doors from the inside or outside of the vehicle. The dealer was notified. *nm
ODI 10057590
Latch
Three different instances where the passenger back door flew open when making a turn. The door was properly closed and the doors were locked but the door flew open. No one was hurt thank goodness because they had their seat belt on. They could have been thrown from the car. If you had a pet in the car they would have fallen out. Another time my daughter was driving the car and the door flew open. She is an…
ODI 10088816
Latch
Problem is that i made a right hand turn and the rear driver side door flew open, with my son in the back seat. Upon futhur investigation i found the door latch on my 2000 ford focus to be at fault. I had to replace the unit. I contacted ford with my concerins of this happening to other vehicals with no response. I feel that this is a very very unsafe as to my self and my family, they could have been servierly…
ODI 10066066
Latch
When the vehicle was parked or running, the front driver and passenger door locks did not unlock. *jb
ODI 10055747
Ignition · Latch
I had two problems occur concurrently on my 46,000 mile car--and the mechanics at the dealership i brought it to told me that they're seeing a large number of these same problems. 1) the ignition barrel goes stiff with little warning, and apparently leads to a jam, early in the useful life of the car. 2) the automatic door lock suddenly stops working, apparently due to the defective actuactor in one of the rear…
ODI 10045709
Latch
Both rear door locks do not latch and swing open when rounding a corner. Must tie down with bungee cord. Mechanic shows locks corroded and defective. Locks replace for $350. A very dangerous failure which could have caused serious injuries to rear seat occupants. *la
ODI 10045326
Anti-Theft Devices · Equipment · Latch · Lock
I have had this focus for about 2 years. When i purchased it, i was not told of any of the possible mechanical problems that may be associated with the model. Since then, i have had 4 recalls repaired. Recently, the door handle on the driver's side door was getting stuck. Now, the factory installed security system will not work. I cannot lock the driver's side door at all and i must lock the other 3 doors manually.…
ODI 10043329
Latch
Rear driver's side door came open on it's own (with a child in the back), safety locks were engaged and there was no indication from the sensor light that the door was not latched properly. Soon afterwards i began having more frequent difficulty getting same door to stay latched. Door is now inoperable as it will not latch once opened. The other three doors do not latch smoothly and i often have problems getting the…
ODI 10088570