2007 Ford Focus: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jan 10, 2018 · VA

First thing is the driver side exterior door handle. Went to open door and it would not work. Now I have to spend money to have it repaired. But same thing happened to passenger side as well numerous times. The culprit is a plastic piece inside of panel. This has happened several times already. Looks like to me reading other complaints have been lodged against ford. Each time this occurred I was entering the vehicle while parked. A recall defiantly needs to happen on this issue, before something else goes wrong.

Filed Dec 10, 2017 · 64,000 miles · MN

Driver door latch broke 2 years ago and I paid to have it fixed and now the latch broke on the back door and the door will not stay closed. This happened by just opening the door

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · ME

The airbag warning light for the driver's side airbag on the dashboard goes on and off and has been doing this for the past couple of years. (I am not sure exactly when it began, since when the light went off, I thought the problem was over) I have had a car repair shop try to fix it several times, but the problem has continued. The warning light comes on and stays on (in every season of the year) when the weather is humid or damp and goes off when the air is drier. The mechanics say the airbag will not deploy when the airbag light is on and that I have to replace the airbag at a cost of around $400. I do not believe it is a takata airbag, but am not sure. Still, it is defective and I think these airbags should be inspected in other ford focus models in which they are installed. Also the automatic door lock (locking from the driver's side front door) stopped working for the front passenger's side door more than a year ago. I now have to lock and unlock it manually from the inside, requiring the passenger to wait outside the car while I (driver) get into the car and unlock the passenger side door. This poses a safety issue for the front seat passenger.

Filed Nov 4, 2016 · Locks · 74,000 miles · OH

The front driver's side door latch mechanism will not catch all the time and requires several times shutting the door before it will catch. Also, occasionally while driving the door will become unlatched and open on its own. I've seen many complaints about this online and there has been a recall on other years with the same part but not on the 2007 focus.

Filed Nov 27, 2015 · Body · 69,000 miles · MA

Rear driver's side door latch failed, causing door to pop open - the latch has a recall, but only through 2005 - same latch is used. The door will now not close at all. I had the same issue on my 2003 focus. Car has less than 70000 miles on it. If there was ever a safety issue needing a recall, it is doors popping open on their own.

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · Locks · 60,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that all four door latches became inoperable in warm climates. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Locks · 100,100 miles · CA

Rear driver side door does not lock even when button is pressed manually or the remote is used. Defective part. Extremely dangerous for children to sit in the back seat as door will not lock or child proof lock will not engage. Door can be opened while car is in motion. .

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Locks · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear door latches failed to latch. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 6, 2014 · Body · 40,000 miles · FL

I had difficulty opening drivers side door, the handle would "stick or catch". I would have to release and try again, sometimes this would sometimes I had to repeat the process before it would open. I took it to a dealer to have it checked along with another issue that was resolved. I was told door had no problem. The problem persisted on and off for approximately two years. This past sunday I went to enter car and almost pulled door handle off as it seemed to release from equipment it was attached to. I now cannot open that door and have to enter through passenger door. Mileage attached is approximation.

Filed Apr 27, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 84,000 miles · AZ

The lock on the rear passenger side door will not lock. Doesn't lock with the rest of the doors and I cannot lock manually. Anyone could come open it at any time and take whatever they want. It is not safe. I am afraid if someone rides back there it will pop open if they lean on it.

Filed Apr 5, 2013 · Locks · 65,000 miles · VA

Rear drivers side door will not lock. Both the power lock button or trying to lock it manually do not work. I have been unable to lock the rear door for almost a year now.

Filed Mar 6, 2013 · Body, Locks · 90,000 miles · MO

This is for a ford focus zx5 (4-door hatchback). At 90k miles passenger back door lock assembly broke and had to be replaced. Replaced under extended warranty and cost $90. Now the drivers back door lock is broken. It will not work manually or electronically. My children are able to open the door whether the car in park or drive since the entire latch and lock assembly needs to be replaced. This is definitely a safety issue. Paid for the door to be checked and the replacement part and labor is approx. $350. Door locks should never fail and in my case both back doors have failed.