Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door failed to latch properly. A passenger had to hold the door closed while the vehicle was in operation. The dealer stated that the rear passenger side door latch fractured. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 53,100.
2012 Ford Fiesta locks complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. The contact stated that the front passenger side door failed to latch properly. A passenger had to hold the door closed while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer stated that the front passenger side door latch fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
I was driving my vehicle at appx. 15 MPH when the front passenger door opened on its own. I pulled over and tried to close the door; the door failed to latch or close again. I had to keep it closed with a bungee cord and drive to the dealership. I paid $450 for the repair. I am posting this now, after doing some research; because the same thing the happened the my rear passenger door. Now I will have to bungee that closed and drive, once again, to the dealership to pay another $450 for something that should be recalled. Please recall asap.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. While driving 40 MPH, the front passenger door automatically opened and forced the passenger to hold the door closed. An unknown warning indicator illuminated during the failure. The dealer stated that the door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, the rear passenger side door failed to latch. The contact also stated that the door failed to remain closed and the door was tied in order for the door not to open while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,500.
Shut the door and the latch broke (front right).
While trying to close the front passage door, the electrical door lock actuator fail to engage. I tried to close the door several times but couldn't . I tried to active the automatic door lock system on the dash broad but couldn't and the system displayed passage front door open. I contacted the dealer and they stated "I should have this fixed" and suggested to keep the door closed with a rope or bungee cord, which is unlawful in this state. I'm thank full this happen while the car was parked, but what if I was driving and the door disengaged causing an accident or hitting a person, object or another car. Food company should look into the cause for the malfunction of the electrical door lock actuator.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. The contact stated the front passenger's side door would not latch. The contact stated that had recurred one other time. The vehicle had been taken to dealer however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 14600.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. The contact stated that while opening the rear passenger side door, the door handle fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,270.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the rear passenger side door swung open. Another passenger tried closing the door, but it would not shut. The dealer stated that the door latch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
This car seems to have the same problem where the door latch seems to fail whenever it feels like it. Its unsafe and should be recalled. I took a left hand turn leaving my neighborhood an the passenger doors flew open. Luckily my kids were not in my car,rather some grown men that could grab the doors and hold them closed. The doors will now not shut and I have to disconnect my battery to keep it from dying. This was my first non gm vehicle and will definitely be my last. After looking online I do not see how this has not been recalled yet. I guess we just have to wait for somebody to get fatally injured... Or better yet numerous people before anything gets done about this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. The contact stated that the front passenger side door would not close. The failure was caused by the front and rear door latch assembly. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that the door latch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,750.
Ford fiesta 2012 still under warranty; this is the second door in this new car where the door latch just stops working. Stays ajar. The first time took 1 week to get part; this time dealer is saying the part will take a month. They said there are many people experiencing this and he has a couple of customers who's cars have been there a couple of weeks already, but parts won't come until end of august! I don't have rental insurance, we only have one vehicle, no bus line to work - I can not be without my car for a month or more. So grateful we were not on the freeway or traveling any faster (this was on my passengers side). Cheaply made door parts - we think because the door is closed, locked it can't fly open we better think again.
The passenger rear door latch will not keep the door closed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. While driving at an unknown speed, the door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The contact noticed that the rear passenger side door was ajar and failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the parts were unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 44,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the rear passenger side door opened and the latch detached. The contact also stated that the rear driver side door latch detached previously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the locking mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
Door latch will not catch. The door does not lock or stay closed. This is happening on the passenger front side door. Has already happened to the passenger back door as well.
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