The latch is part of the complete lock assembly which you must remove.
Ford focus door lock repair.
Most ford vehicles now come standard with a keyless entry remote control.
Average repair cost is 450 at 73 700 miles.
Many ford vehicles also provide an open trunk feature.
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The 2012 ford focus has 25 problems reported for door latch not working.
You need to remove the door s inner trim panel and then the outer door handle in order to then disconnect the lock assembly.
In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.
A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.
Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.
31 2015 2013 14 ford fusion vehicles built at hermosillo assembly plant may 11 2012 to oct.
Issues in ford cars door locks and central lock system.
Removing a door latch from a ford focus car is not an easy task.
However you can still set off the alarm while attempting to open the power.
The recall covers nearly 2 2.
Ford has issued another recall for faulty door latches which can fail to secure a door leading to its possibly coming open while the vehicle is being driven.
Ford is recalling more than 2 million vehicles in the us because the doors could open while the vehicle is being driven.
This allows you to lock and unlock your vehicle doors without actually inserting the key into the door handle.