2012 Ford Focus Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 39
- 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 39 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- latches locks · 19 records
- locks linkages · 19 records
- side door · 12 records
- linkages part · 9 records
- door latch · 9 records
- part recall · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
The rear door latch to our 2012 ford focus has broken under normal use and the door will not latch. Fortunately we were not driving the car when the latch broke. We are now forced to use rope and bungy cords to keep the door closed. The car is unsafe in this condition and is susceptible to theft because it cannot be securely locked. Ford has told us our vehicle is not included in the recent (august 4, 2016) recall…
ODI 10896999
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the driver's side door latch failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was informed that the driver's side latch system failing to engage was not caused by a manufacturer defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v085000…
ODI 10864126
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 30 mph, the doors on the vehicle locked and unlocked automatically and the tcm light illuminated. The contact stated that the failures occurred after the vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer recall for a system update. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,817.
ODI 10854024
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear driver side door lock system failed. The rear driver side door lock became unlocked and caused the door to open while driving 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10822270
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. Within two weeks of purchasing the vehicle, it failed to start and the key was not recognized in the ignition. Also, the 6 speed automatic transmission failed to shift appropriately and the contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on due to the failure. There was also a sudden loss of eps and the steering assist fault warning indicator flashed. The vehicle became difficult…
ODI 10992644
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving approximately 55 mph, the driver side door unlocked and opened and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer system needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact inquired about returning the vehicle. The dealer was not…
ODI 10821290
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the driver side door opened independently and failed to shut properly. The dealer stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
ODI 10641609
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Drivers door latch failed to latch closed. Parts were unavailable in inventory. We were told that the part was not under factory warranty and no safety recall issued. Three weeks later rear door on drivers side failed. Door will not latch closed. Car is at dealer awaiting repairs. We were given the same information, the parts are not under factory warranty. *tr
ODI 10628099
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I own a company with a fleet of vehicles, two of which are a 2012 ford focus. Both ford vehicles have had multiple door latches fail. I will submit a separate entry for the other vehicle to provide the vin# and details. The vehicle referenced in this document with the vin# above has now experienced two separate incidents in which a door latch has failed between june and july of 2014. Each incident was a different…
ODI 10621386
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I own a company with a fleet of vehicles, two of which are a 2012 ford focus. Both ford vehicles have had multiple door latches fail. I will submit a separate entry for the other vehicle to provide the vin# and details. The vehicle referenced in this document with the vin# above has now experienced three separate incidents in which a door latch has failed between may and august of 2014. Each incident was a different…
ODI 10621384
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the transmission began to hesitate in a jerking motion and the vehicle stalled without warning. After waiting ten minutes, the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was repaired under the manufacturer's customer satisfaction program where the transmission control module was replaced; however, the transmission continued to…
ODI 10822281
Body · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Vehicle central locking system locked the car while parked with the keys in the ignition. Locksmith was called to force entry. Alarm did not activate when door was opened. *tr
ODI 10469601
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I turned onto a residential street that has a steep grade. As i accelerated uphill, the trunk opened without any input from myself (driver and sole occupant of the vehicle). The doors and trunk were locked at the time of occurrence. There were a few items in the trunk when the incident took place, none of which exited the trunk. *tr
ODI 10457613
Engine · Headlights · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact started the vehicle and the vehicle accelerated rapidly even with the brake pedal engaged. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a cement wall. There were no personal injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. In addition, the manufacturer issued a customer satisfaction program under reference number 123b7 (transmission control module)…
Crash reported
ODI 10465117