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2005 Ford Focus locks problems

50 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
50
of this car's complaints
11%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Doors: latch
    10
  • Hood: latch
    3
  • Trunk lid: lock
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Focus locks problems in other years

20002005201020152018

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Ford Focus locks

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

Door locks 45

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 2005 Ford Focus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Locks · 100,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2005 ford focus. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear passenger door opened on its own. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver was able to park on the side of the road and closed the rear passenger door. The contact was also informed by his daughter that both rear doors failed to open. The contact associated the failures with the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failures. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2017 · Body, Locks · 146,629 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 ford focus. While driving 65 MPH, the hood independently opened and caused the front windshield to shatter. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. There were no injuries. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: cas 13408416. The failure mileage was approximately 146,629. *bf updated 8/3/18

Filed Jun 26, 2017 · Locks · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, that the driver side rear door fails to latch. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact called ,suburban ford of waterford located at 5900 highland rd, waterford twp, mi 48327, phone number: (248) 674-4781, where to vehicle was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 2, 2017 · Locks · 50,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side door failed to lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Locks · 68,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door would not latch or stay secured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latch was faulty. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v3000 (locks/latches). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Locks · 118,811 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that the front passenger side door failed to lock electronically or manually. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the the front passenger side door latch assembly and cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,811.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Electrical, Locks · 7,500 miles · NY

Both the front and back drivers side doors can be locked either electronically with the remote or manually by hand. The front drivers side door handle wont operate from the outside. It has been fixed twice already and now broken for a third time. This seems to be a widespread problems with the 02-08 focus. A little googling will show just how often this happens.

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Body, Locks · 73,000 miles · SD

My focuses rear passenger side door wouldn't lock and neither of the rear doors could lock automatically. This is a safety concern because if someone (small child) pulled the handle they could fall out. I also tried locking the child lock but then the door wouldn't close. I had to get this fixed at a local auto shop and it cost $400. It seems like from what I have read on the internet this is a common problem with the focus.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Locks · 95,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that all four door handles were defective. The contact mentioned that all four door handles were replaced. However, the problem recurred. The contact was made aware of recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign number 05v030000 (latches, locks, linkage). However, the VIN was not included on the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed May 18, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 140,000 miles · TX

The back door drivers side will not lock. The drivers door will not open from the outside. I replaced the door handle but it will still not work. It does not seem to be touching opening mechanism.

Questions about the 2005 Ford Focus locks

Does the 2005 Ford Focus have locks problems?

Owners have filed 50 complaints about the locks of the 2005 Ford Focus, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Ford Focus locks problems start?

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

Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Focus locks?

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

What year does the Ford Focus have the most locks problems?

The Ford Focus model years with the most locks complaints are 2000 (201 complaints), 2012 (134 complaints) and 2003 (82 complaints).

Other 2005 Ford Focus problems

Electrical 113Airbags 51Transmission 47Acceleration 45Body 43Brakes 30Engine 29Fuel system 27Suspension 27Lights 20Steering 18Tires 15Wheels 15Seat belts 13Seats 10Visibility 10Driver assistance 1

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