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
Both locks in the rear doors in my ford focus have failed. My doors are now held closed with bungee cords. *jb
ODI 10082202
Latch
Both rear door latches are not working. Door flew open while driving on a highway. Consumer has to use rope to tie both doors. Dealer notified, it will cost $450.00 to fix problem. My son changed the latches and found that they were heavily corroded.
ODI 10033629
Latch
There was a short in one of the locks on my 2000 ford focus. This caused the passenger side door to be unable to be opened either manually or electrically, from the inside or the outside. This seems to be a common problem in the focus, and has the potential to result in being trapped in the car in a dangerous situation. The manual locks should at least be able to override the electrical ones, so that the doors could…
ODI 10058874
Latch
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning door would automatic lock ,and it would be hard to unlock the doors to enter or exit the vehicle. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10033609
Accelerator Pedal · Engine · Latch · Structure · Tires
2000 ford focus lx 4-door sedan - numerous complaints: 1) currently have 75,200 miles on car and have gone through 5 (yes five!) complete sets of tires.2) engine stalls at any speed with no warning lights or indications, car bucks and gas pedal can be depressed to floorboard and car will not move - barely avoided three accidents (two of which would have involved my two small children) 3) all four doors will stick -…
ODI 10025576
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Latch
Vehicle has a major electrical problem. While driving vehicle gauges will go "beserk". Door chime activates, all lights flicker on and off, transmission changes gears,and the vehicle stalls.*ak
ODI 10024407
Latch · Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. When the key was turned in the ignition, the vehicle would not start and the steering wheel locked. The key that is used to start the ignition is also used for the doors. The key stopped working for the passenger side door and the trunk. The vehicle does not have power locks. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced, however, they did not suggest a…
ODI 10204537
Latch
My 2000 ford focus se has faulty rear door latches. They will not stay closed. They started to become difficult to latch in 2003. Ford was notified but refused to pay for fixing the doors. Now i use bungee cords to keep the doors closed while driving.*ak
ODI 10100706
Latch
On the ford focus the door lock either don't lock or you can't get them to unlock. The lock on my car will not lock at all on the back passanger side.
ODI 10072387
Latch
THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO UNLOCK. *JB
ODI 10012424
Latch
THE DOOR LOCK FAILED TO UNLOCK. *JB
ODI 10012423
Latch
THE DOOR LOCK FAILED TO UNLOCK. *JB
ODI 10012422
Latch · Switch
Ignition won turn and rewire and replaced passenger door power latch. *nlm
ODI 10014368
Latch
Rear doors were very difficult to close. It would take a half hour to get the door closed and latched.*ak
ODI 10088907
Latch
Rear doors failed to stay closed. Doors would fly open while driving, even if they were locked. As a result, consumer was unable to transport their children. Dealership could not locate the cause of the failure.*ak consumer looked on numerous recalls on vehicle but dealer said that they don't pertain on vehicle. *la
ODI 10061508
Latch · Unknown Or Other
Rear doors do not latch properly and power locks do not work.*ak
ODI 10098467
Anti-Theft Device · Control Module · Latch · Pads
I bought my ford focus 2000, brand new in july of 2000. Since then, i've had the wheel bearings replaced twice, the rear door stopped latching and i had to drive it to the dealer with my son holding the door shut, my alternator had to be replaced and still the lights get dim when i turn on the heater, the plastic and rubber door molding started coming loose and falling off right after i bought the car, the brakes…
ODI 10000448
Latch · Switch
I noticed the doors squeaking soon after i purchased the car. The noise became progressively worse over the next year. The dealership brushed off my questions telling me the doors just needed grease. Now that the warranty is up they tell me it will cost $405.00 for them to fix. The doors have not squeaked for over a year, now they don't lock and both rear doors fly open when i take a corner so i keep them tied shut…
ODI 10046954
Latch
Consumer stated that the child safety lock on the driver's rear door can not be disengaged. Consumer is very concerned that in the event of an accident the rear seated passenger may not be able to exit from vehicle. Ts
ODI 8022996
Latch
Front and rear passenger side doors do not open because locks are inoperable. Also, doors will not unlock manually or with the keyless entry. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Please provide additional information.*ak
ODI 8015033
Latch
While driving left rear passenger door came open without warning, resulting in an animal falling out of vehicle. Vehicle was checked by dealer, who determined that door latch was rusted and had cracked. Manufacturer blamed consumer because she lived in an area where she frequently drives on dirt roads.*ak
ODI 8014180
Electrical System · Exterior · Foundation Components · Fuel System, Other · Latch · Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Consumer stated the gas gauge failed, the brakes were squeaking, the mirror was torn off by repeated car washes, gas leaked on the both driver and passenger side carpet, and the truck latch was broke, also the fues burst on locks. *yh
ODI 8004538
Air Conditioner · Latch · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Switch
I have several defects in my 2000 ford focus 4 door. First one is my left passinger door does not latch closed, 2nd is my cylinder lock in the ignition failed and i had to have it replaced , 3rd when it rains the front passinger floor fills to top with water, 4th the cd player turns off and blinks buy itself, 5th my check engine light stays on after repetedly taking it to machinic to see why and having it reset even…
ODI 10088673
Latch
Door locks are inoperable, specially the driver side which cannot be opened from the outside or the inside. The keyless entry does not work nor does the key or the lock latch. It is impossible to open the car door at this time. The only way to get into drivers side is by climbing through the passenger seat. This is a serious safety hazard while driving or in the case that vehicle should get into an accident. Living…
ODI 755426
Latch
When washing vehicle in cold weather driver's door will not close or stay shut. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak *yh
ODI 8005707