2008 Ford Focus Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 19
- 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 · 6 records
- passenger door · 6 records
- rear passenger · 5 records
- door open · 5 records
- open door · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My father is disabled. On multiple occasions, he has been locked inside his car due to the driver's side door not opening from the inside. He has struggled to crawl out of the passenger's door. He also helps to take care of his 91 year old mother. I pray that they will both be able to get out of the car when this happens. What if this happened while a child was in the car in the heat of the summer? His vehicle is a…
ODI 10618892
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Parked the car at a local store, went back out and the passenger door will not unlock or open, passenger had to climb through drivers side to enter and exit. *tr
ODI 10606764
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. While the vehicle was in park or in drive, the front driver, rear driver, and rear passenger doors would not lock. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16f698000 (latches, locks, linkages). The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10915915
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I went shopping with my niece last year around this time and i locked my car the 2008 2 door ford focus ses, i had come out with it pouring rain and i got locked out of the car only instead of the keys being inside the vehicle it just wasn't working. I ran back into wal-mart thinking it was the keypads battery but nope soon to find out it was working fine but the car didn't want to unlock, so i had to contact my…
ODI 10649375
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The right rear door is locked shut and cannot be opened. This is not the result of any accident or occurance. The door cannot be opened from the inside or the outside or with the key or remote operator. If anyone is trapped inside the vehicle or if ingress is needed in an emergency, this door is inoperable. There is a mechanical or electrical failure which makes the door unusable. *tr
ODI 10496225
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The back passenger door latch failed resulting in the door not remaining closed. The door had to be held shut with a belt so that it could be safely driven. Thank god that no one was in the back seat as they might have been hurt if the door flew open while driving. The amato ford dealer did a diagnostic test (for what we are not sure as it is a manual door no electronic locks or windows) that cost 113 dollars and…
ODI 10555395
Latches/Locks/Linkages
After arriving at destination, went to open door, it would not open, unlock would not work. Door is locked and unable to unlock and exit out. Needed to crawl over to drivers door to exit vehicle. *tr
ODI 10487206
Body · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Right rear passenger door locked. Cannot be opened. Cannot be unlocked electronically nor manually. *tr
ODI 10444790
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Key locks for front doors and door latches won't open door from the outside. Took it to dealership, of course it isn't covered. If you accidentally lock your door with your child in it on a hot day, you can't get them out in time. Shouldn't the locks and latches work for at least 100k miles? Have to leave the car unlocked all the time. *tr
ODI 10467049
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The back door won't unlock there for resulting in not being able to open them at all. *tr
ODI 10630893
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Doors on ford focus malfunction. Only driver side door has key entry but does not work will not open door. Passenger side door opens with remote unlock entry but at times malfunctions and won't open. Driver side door will not open at all anymore. Have to enter on passenger side door and crawl over console to drive vehicle. I believe it's the ford door lock actuator that is malfunctioned. *tr
ODI 10374955
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a 2008 ford focus that the warranty has expired. The issue is the back passenger door will not open from inside or out causing a serious safety issue. I called the dealer and they want to charge me money just to look at it.. I don't think a door opening should be viewed in this way. There has been no accident. It just stopped opening. I loved my focus until the initial warranty expired. Please help me. *tr
ODI 10358531
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated that the only door on the vehicle that would open was the rear passenger side door. The door would open from the interior, but not the exterior. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the failure was either due to the wiring or the door latches. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were…
ODI 10405862
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I been locked in my car 2x. I have a ford focus 2008. Where the door latches dust builds up to were i cant get out. I went to dealership they never seen this in 18 yrs. I have to spray computer cleaner/brake cleaner which i shouldn't have to. *tr
ODI 10325544
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Concerning a '08 focus, 4 door se. Car is approximately 18months old and has covered 38,000 approx.. Rear passenger door failed to open. When using power locks, the door button would fail to move. On a couple of occasions (lucky) the door could be opened. Then the same happened to the other rear door. So now both rear doors were inoperable. Car was taken to the local montana ford dealership where the problem was…
ODI 10284788
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a 2008 ford focus se/ses and i have been having problems with the rear passenger doors not unlocking and not opening from time to time. The only way i am able to open them is with a set of pliers. I have gone to ford with this issue and they claim it is because "i drive on a dirt road"; but i have never had a problem with any other vehicle from driving on a dirt road. Luckily i haven't had any instances where…
ODI 10361351
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Car door locks on 2008 ford focus se will not unlock with electronic power button, key fob remote, door key, pulling up on plunger or attempting to open door with handle or any combination of the above. Doors lock automatically at 5 mph so it is impossible to avoid locking and then passengers must crawl out of another door. So far no one has been trapped, but i have handicapped friends and a pregnant daughter, what…
ODI 10349722
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Locks freeze up. This is a 2008 ford focus 4 door. 6 months after purchased brand new the back doors would not open from the inside or outside. Repaired at dealer. Approximately 6 months later started freezing up again and before i could get it in to get repaired the front doors did this as well. I had gotten out of the vehicle and locked the doors then none of the doors would open up, had to climb through trunk.…
ODI 10397190
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts · Suspension
The door lock, locks and you cant open them to get in or out of the car if you wont in or out you have to crawl through the windows. The front end of the car will not stay aligned eats up tires. Head lights. We have had this car in the dealers many times they tell me that its normal. This car has been a lemon since the day i drove it off the lot but they would never fix the problems. *tr
ODI 10349430