2009 Ford Focus latches/locks/linkages problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2009 Ford Focus — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated while parked in the driveway, the contact opened both rear doors; however, while attempting to close the doors, the doors failed to latch securely. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be…”
filed Aug 29, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear doors failed to lock and unlock and were inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that a module needed to be reset. The local dealer was not…”
filed Oct 16, 2019
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% |
| 2008 Focus | 25 | 10% |
| 2007 Focus | 30 | 8% |
| 2006 Focus | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.