-door lock on drivers side is not working. -it is not locking, and it just stopped working -haven't fixed it yet.
Ford Escort door locks problems
14 of the 3,480 owner complaints about the Ford Escort describe doors won't lock, open or latch, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 14
- worst model year
- 1995
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
- 20011
- 20001
- 19981
- 19972
- 19962
- 19953
- 19931
- 19921
- 19912
Often reported together
What owners say
Two safety problems with electric windows and door locks. The power windows and mechanical door handle intermittenly works. Mr
The "wasp" design of the rear door locks make the locks extremely vulnerable to breakage. Exact replacements are very hard to find. When locl plunger is broken off, the passengers in the back seat are trapped in the cat until someone in front releases the electric doorlocks. I do not know if it is at all possible to get back door open with manual door locks.
The electronic door locks were jammed. I could not use the remote to unlock the doors or manually with the key either. Took my escape to the dealership, and it has taken 4 weeks to fix. It still is not fixed. While my escape is still in service, I receiv
Front door lock posts too short, can only be opened with handles and handles stick
Door will not open from the inside of the vehicle. Nlm
Seat belt stays forward and will not go back. Sometimes it will get stuck and not tighten. Seat belt is defective. Dealer contacted and replaced the track, and problem still exists. Also, found that a switch in the door latch is defective, and part is not covered in the warranty.
Power door locks don't work properly. Also, ignition lock moves around and key doesn't work properly.
Door handle or lock broken, owner has to open from the outside.
Right/rear door latch/striker failure.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Ford Escort door locks
Which Ford Escort years have doors won't lock, open or latch problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (3 complaints), 1991 (2 complaints) and 1996 (2 complaints).
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