2013 Ford Focus latches/locks/linkages problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2013 Ford Focus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue…”
filed Dec 1, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trunk independently unlatched. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…”
filed Oct 31, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or…Campaign 20V331000 · Jun 8, 2020
- Hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior…Campaign 16V698000 · Sep 28, 2016
- A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or…Campaign 16V643000 · Sep 6, 2016
- Left rear door child lock was built incorrectlyCampaign 13V085000 · Mar 7, 2013
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% |
| 2012 Focus | 133 | 4% |
| 2011 Focus | 17 | 15% |
| 2010 Focus | 31 | 11% |
| 2009 Focus | 18 | 8% |
| 2008 Focus | 25 | 10% |
| 2007 Focus | 30 | 8% |
| 2006 Focus | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.