2009 Ford Focus: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Feb 7, 2016 · 138,000 miles · NY

The back doors have locked, and cannot be unlocked with the key fob, lock button or manually.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Body, Locks · 46,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. The contact noticed that both passenger side doors, the rear driver side door, and the exterior door handles malfunctioned. The door handles could not be used to open the doors. The rear driver and passenger side doors would not unlock properly nor would they unlock when using the key fob or attempting to manually unlock the doors. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the rod that was securing the locks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Locks · 25,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. The contact stated that the passenger side door was unable to be unlocked when using the key fob or when attempting to manually unlock the door. The failure recurred intermittently and affected each door in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the door lock actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 55,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2012 · Locks · 13,200 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. The contact stated that the passenger side door was unable to be unlocked when using the key fob or when attempting to manually unlock the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure but advised the contact that they would spray water and apply dried lube as a temporary remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 13,200 and the current mileage was 15,500.

Filed May 29, 2012 · Locks · 15,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. While parked, the contact attempted to unlock the doors with the key fob and manually using the key, but the doors would not unlock. The contact was able to open the passenger side door after several attempts. The failure recurred intermittently and usually when the weather was warm. The contact had also become locked inside the vehicle on several occasions as a result of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician replaced the lock on the rear passenger side door however, the failure continued after the repair. There were no further repairs performed. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.