2003 Ford Focus latches/locks/linkages problems
82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2003 Ford Focus — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated that all of the doors failed to unlatch without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…”
filed Dec 14, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear doors failed to latch. The contact had to use a bungee cord to keep the doors closed; however, they would open every time a turn was made. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…”
filed Jun 15, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY…Campaign 05V030000 · Feb 1, 2005
Related service bulletins
For 2000-2005 Focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 Safety Recall 05S27 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear door latches may experience…
16-0067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016Ford: on some vehicles, operating for an extended time in high corrosion area, a safety recall 05s27 was issued, where rear door latches experience corrosion in pawl pivot area preventing proper engagement of pawl into…
TSB-14-0148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 11, 2014
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Focus | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Focus | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 47 | 2% |
| 2013 Focus | 53 | 3% |
| 2012 Focus | 133 | 4% |
| 2011 Focus | 17 | 15% |
| 2010 Focus | 31 | 11% |
| 2009 Focus | 18 | 8% |
| 2008 Focus | 25 | 10% |
| 2007 Focus | 30 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.