2005 Ford Focus Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2005 Ford Focus, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 71,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door lock” (18% of reports).
- 50latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 71,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door lock: mentioned in 9 of 50 complaints (18%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 9 of 50 complaints (18%)
- Key stuck ignition: mentioned in 6 of 50 complaints (12%)
- Locks linkages doors: mentioned in 5 of 50 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford Focus latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 1 | 0% | 32,800 |
| 2017 Focus | 1 | 0% | 26,000 |
| 2016 Focus | 2 | 0% | 125,000 |
| 2015 Focus | 8 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Focus | 47 | 2% | 43,000 |
| 2013 Focus | 53 | 3% | 77,671 |
| 2012 Focus | 134 | 4% | 67,500 |
| 2011 Focus | 17 | 15% | 48,445 |
| 2010 Focus | 31 | 11% | 40,000 |
| 2009 Focus | 18 | 8% | 42,150 |
| 2008 Focus | 25 | 10% | 51,488 |
| 2007 Focus | 30 | 8% | 65,424 |
| 2006 Focus | 14 | 7% | 84,574 |
| 2005 Focus | 50 | 11% | 71,000 |
| 2004 Focus | 28 | 7% | 75,000 |
| 2003 Focus | 82 | 8% | 66,666 |
| 2002 Focus | 45 | 5% | 70,000 |
| 2001 Focus | 66 | 4% | 75,000 |
| 2000 Focus | 201 | 5% | 72,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Ford Focuss have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2005 Ford Focus (11% of the 441 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Focus latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 1 safety recall list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 71,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2005 Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 9 of 50 complaints, followed by “rear passenger” (9).
Other 2005 Ford Focus problems
- Electrical System problems (113)
- Air Bags problems (51)
See all 2005 Ford Focus problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all Focus years.