2008 Ford Focus latches/locks/linkages problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2008 Ford Focus — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. While the vehicle was in park or in drive, the front driver, rear driver, and rear passenger doors would not lock. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number…”
filed Oct 13, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. While attempting to close the front driver side door, the door failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…”
filed Aug 9, 2016
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% |
| 2007 Focus | 30 | 8% |
| 2006 Focus | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.