2005 Ford Focus Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 38
- 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.
What owners report
- side door · 9 records
- door lock · 9 records
- rear passenger · 8 records
- passenger door · 8 records
- latches locks · 8 records
- drivers side · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2005 ford focus has back door that no longer locks (power locks). Dealer states door lock actuator needs replacing ($400.00). Went on internet to see actual cost of part and how involved to fix. Amazed to find the number of cases where lock actuators have gone out on ford focus. Some people have gotten locked in their cars and had to climb out windows or out their trunk. Our concern is that someone could crawl into…
ODI 10323390
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My key is stuck in the ignition and will not release from it. I have to leave the key in ignition and lock the vehicle with the alarm. *tr
ODI 10298985
Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2005 focus key stuck in the ignition. I disconnected the negative side of the battery and the key came out. *tr
ODI 10303784
Latch · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that all four of the doors would not open from the vehicle interior. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that he was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.…
ODI 10413053
Latches/Locks/Linkages
The left rear door on my 2005 ford focus does not lock. Even when i lock the car with the remote and the alarm is armed, the right rear door will open. This is an obvious safety hazard. I have searched on the web and have found that this is a common problem with the '05 focus. *tr
ODI 10275526
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear passenger doors would not unlock due to excessive corrosion on the door. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that she was not included in any recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
ODI 10400634
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Hatch is difficult to close and opens unexpectedly. On two occasions, last one being 11-22-08, the hatch opened completely while the car was being driven. It was brought back to the dealer at least three times, but they do not find a problem. Also, on one occasion, the hatch was returned to us from the dealer with a dent resulting from the force needed to close hatch. Dealer paid to fix dent, but dents returned. *tr
ODI 10250019
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I purchased a 2005 ford focus, my drivers side door handle has broken and the rear drivers side door cannot be opened or it will not close passenger side door handle is loose also as with other complaints nothing is being done to fix this issue a recall reported on this issues does not pertain to my vin# . Don't know why considering it is the same issue, i have one key lock on outside of car on drivers side but…
ODI 10244504
Electrical · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My 2005 ford focus has broken and shorted wires on the wiring harness for the back hatch in my station wagon. When i turn on the ignition or the headlights the back hatch opens inadvertently. The wires are shorted to the hatch release solenoid. The hatch can open on the freeway. My local ford dealer refused to fix the problem. This is a recurring problem with the ford focus. Needs safety recall. *tr
ODI 10246891
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a 2005 ford focus with over 84k miles on the vehicle. I have been experiencing trouble opening the doors. They used to stick but now they just don't close. The front passenger door sticks and is hard to open & both rear doors do not close. I took the vehicle to russ milne ford in macomb mich. They want over $700 to repair the doors. I found it appalling that they would charge that much money for something…
ODI 10241088
Engine And Engine Cooling · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My "engine light" has been "flashing" intermittently since the day i drove the car home brand new! This is a "misfire" code. It usually happens when under hard acceleration (like trying to pass a car)...you can just imagine the "safety concerns" involved , when 7 out of 10 times i to try to pass a car.....i get halfway by the vehicle...then my car "misfires"....loses all power....and i coast back into position…
ODI 10315055
Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages
This is for all the people who had problems with their key being stuck in the ignition. I had the same problem, and i discovered that if the floor shifter is not locked the key won't come out. Make sure the floor shifter is locked in park and the key should come right out...if it doesn't work then you obviously have other issues with the problem. *tr
ODI 10349919
Latches/Locks/Linkages
A few months ago my passenger door latch handle failed and broke so was opening it from the inside. Now my driver's side handle/latch is now broken. I have to crawl through the hatchback to open the doors. These handles/latches are very poorly made and what happened if i was in a accident and the door/handle failed at that time where they couldn't open it and get someone out. This is a safety concern and needs…
ODI 10533144