2002 Ford Focus locks problems

45 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000.

owner complaints: 45
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 70,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Doors: latch
15
Trunk lid: lock
5
Hatchback/liftgate: lock
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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175k-200k

200k+

Ford Focus locks problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Ford Focus locks

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Door locks 28

Related recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported February 1, 2005 · 589,932 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, a build-up of corrosion at the pawl pivot area of the rear door latch can cause a binding condition of the pawl that may affect proper engagement of the pawl into the catch. The occupant may experience difficulty opening or closing a rear door, and eventually the rear door may not latch properly.
Risk: If not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is in motion. If an occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will have a lower rocker seal added to the door and have the rear door latches evaluated free of charge. A latch that passes the evaluation will be lubricated to prevent future corrosion. A latch that does not pass the evaluation will be replaced. In addition, a sticker will be affixed to the rear doors advising the owners to use the recommended lubricant. The recall began on march 9, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 05V030000 · Recall details

What 2002 Ford Focus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Locks · 110,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear passenger door latch and both front door latches fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 11/08/16*lj

Filed Aug 5, 2016 · Locks · 10,846 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving at any speed over a bump in the road, the hatch door indicator light display illuminated. The rear hatch latch opened on its own. The failure recurred numerous times. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 10,846.

Filed Aug 11, 2015 · Locks · 136,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door latch fractured. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v030000 (latches, locks, linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2013 · Locks · 181,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door could not be locked electronically or manually. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure and current mileage was 181,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2013 · Body, Locks · 181,000 miles · OH

I have owned this vehicle for five years and at about 180,000 miles I noticed that my rear driver door would not latch. Both rear doors stick and have been difficult to open. However, at about 180,000 miles the door latch stopped working completely. I had to wrap the seat belt around the door to keep it from opening while driving. After doing some research online I found that there is a recall on the 2002 ford focus door latches. I scheduled an appointment with my local ford dealership but when they ran my VIN# they informed me that my car was not part of the recall. Even though I was experiencing the same issue that LED to the recall they told me that I would have to pay to have the car repaired. They referred me to the ford customer service line and after spending 45 minutes on the phone I was told to keep me receipts in case they issue a recall in the future. I am extremely disappointed that ford didn't offer to fix my car knowing that there was a recall on other cars that are the same year, make, and model.

Filed Jul 15, 2013 · Locks · 110,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that the passenger side rear door latch malfunctioned and the door would not latch. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2012 · Locks · TX

I have a 2002 ford focus zts and the truck latch and locking mechanism is not working. The trunk won't stay latched. I brought my car to a ford dealership but they said they would replace it for $314. I can't afford that now. I asked if it was under recall and they said that they always check on recalls first. When I looked up the item on line it did have a recall. What can I do to solve this problem?

Filed Jun 10, 2011 · Electrical, Locks · MI

Went to leave work yesterday and the key won't turn at all in my 2002 ford focus. After a quick internet search, it seems to be a huge problem and consistent failure on fords part...but they refuse to issue a recall. From what I've read, the dealership charges $350-450 to replace this part, and they replace it with the same faulty designed part that was causing the problem in the first place!

Filed May 1, 2011 · Locks · 70,000 miles · CA

Rightrear door lock is stuck in locked position. It is not possible to unlock the door. This is dangerous situation in case of an accident, passengers will not b able to exit the vehicle. If passenger is a child on car sit, it is not possible to open the door to remove child from car. With door in locked position, emergency teams will not be able to open the door to remove passenger in case of accident.

Filed Apr 21, 2011 · Locks · 59,000 miles · OH

I have a 2002 and a 2003 ford focus the automatic door locks don`t work property the locks will shut and open on there own as of now I can`t open the driver side door the locks have shut in an inbetween position.I have to crawl over the console to get out the passenger door.it will not let me open the door form the outside either the locks are like in an inbetween position.this has been going on for both of my focus for a long time I have called ford and they say they don`t have a problem with this. My mechanic friend says they get alot of calls about ford focus lock problem,my brother has a focus and has had the same problem.

Questions about the 2002 Ford Focus locks

Does the 2002 Ford Focus have locks problems?

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the locks of the 2002 Ford Focus, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Ford Focus locks problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2002 Ford Focus locks?

Yes, 1 recall: 05V030000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.