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Ford Focus latches/locks/linkages problems by year

852 NHTSA owner complaints name the latches/locks/linkages across 19 Focus model years. The most reported year is 2000 with 201 reports.

YearLatches/locks/linkages reportsShare
2018 Focus10%
2017 Focus10%
2016 Focus20%
2015 Focus81%
2014 Focus472%
2013 Focus533%
2012 Focus1334%
2011 Focus1715%
2010 Focus3111%
2009 Focus188%
2008 Focus2510%
2007 Focus308%
2006 Focus147%
2005 Focus5011%
2004 Focus287%
2003 Focus828%
2002 Focus455%
2001 Focus664%
2000 Focus2015%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the latches/locks/linkages. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.