2007 Ford Focus latches/locks/linkages problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2007 Ford Focus — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 4, 2016
“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 Jun 2, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2006 Focus | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.