My Ford Focus was sold with a defective product.the transmission contains a defect that causes, among other problems, transmission slips, bucking, kicking, jerking, harsh engagement, premature internal wear, sudden acceleration, delay in downshifts, delayed acceleration, difficulty stopping the vehicle, and, eventually, transmission failure. These conditions present a safety hazard because they severely affect my ability to control the car's speed, acceleration and deceleration. These defects make the Focus extremely unsafe to drive, not only for the passengers in the Focus, but also for pedestrians and passengers of other motor vehicles, including families and children.

- Westport, CT, USA

Driver door latch would not latch door closed.

- Laughlin, NV, USA

I am the owner of a Ford Focus SE 2012 with a faulty driver door latch please upgrade recall to include Ford Focus dearborn, Michigan Ford is recalling 389,585 2012-'14 Ford fiesta and 2013-'14 Ford Fusion and Lincoln mkz vehicles to fix faulty door latches, the automaker announced on Friday "the door latch in these vehicles may experience a broken pawl spring tab, which typically results in a condition where the door will not latch, " the company said in a statement. "if a customer is then able to latch the door, there is potential the door may unlatch while driving, increasing the risk of injury there are two minor injuries and one accident linked to the recall "Ford is aware of two allegations of soreness resulting from an unlatched door bouncing back when the customer attempted to close it, and one accident allegation when an unlatched door swung open and struck an adjacent vehicle as the driver was pulling into a parking space, " the company said in response to a thorough NHTSA investigation that demonstrated a clear risk to safety, Ford is taking important action to protect its customers, " said NHTSA administrator mark rosekind in a statement sent to edmunds. "we are pleased that Ford is taking this proactive step for safety last month, NHTSA upgraded a probe into the 2011-'13 Ford fiesta for door-latch problems Ford identified the issue and we have been investigating it through our normal process, " wrote Ford spokeswoman kelli felker in response to a query from edmunds. "Ford is working cooperatively with the Agency and has discussed this recall with NHTSA Ford dealers and Lincoln dealers will replace all door latches. The recall begins on June 1. owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140 390,000 cars being recalled by Ford to fix faulty door latches. | April 26, 2015 | Ford Motor Company

- Mcallen, TX, USA

While driving 65 mph on a large highway my 2012 Ford Focus turned it self off. The accelerator became unresponsive and the car lost speed quickly. Driving in the left lane allowed me to careen off onto the median without injury or accident. The car was unable to restart and was towed to the nearest Ford dealer. This is the second incident in which this car has exhibited a loss of power and shut off while driving. An authorized Ford dealer alleged to fix the issue the first time and a service notice had been recently issued. According to the service dealer the service notice may not be a factor in this dangerous situation.

- Deland, FL, USA

The driver's side door will not remain closed. The latch won't engage.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

The passenger side rear door opened while driving in a parking lot. It will not latch shut again. Ford has a number of recalls on other models but refuses to recall the Focus despite numerous complaints.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

Driver door latch failed preventing door from latching closed. Door could open while vehicle in motion

- Saint Cloud, FL, USA

When we were pulling out of driveway my fiance was sitting in front passenger seat. The door opened by itself and fell out. No injury. Upon investigation, the door would not latch. When taken to Ford, it was not under warranty and the cost was 502.00

- Chandler, AZ, USA

The car sat for about 2 hours in my driveway and when I went to start it back up, it wouldn't start. Lights came on, but the engine would not turn over. Upon further research, it looks as if it is a problem with the key fob programming, and not the alternator like people have been trying to say. This car is only 3 years old. It should not be having alternator issues. I've also seen many other cases of this same issue in this same model.

- South Chesterfield, VA, USA

Driverside front door locking mechanism fail to secure door as it couldn't be lock adding a safety hazard with only 37,000 + miles is unheard off this to happened on a car at this mileage.

- San Marcos, CA, USA

The vehicle's clutch has had to be replaced or reprogrammed about six or seven times now in the last two years. This is a known defect to Ford and they have issued a recall.

- Millington, TN, USA

My wife and child were at a red light and when the light turned green and the gas pedal was pressed, the vehicle did not move only revved causing the man behind her to inch very close behind due to the light then honking his horn and yelling. In addition, after my wife and child returned home, I went to run to the store only to find that the vehicle does not turn over, not even sound like its attempting to as there is no noise when turning the key. I believe the vehicle does not recognize what gear it is in, thus will not start and has always had erratic shifting and lurching tendencies. I do not know what to do now, I have a family of five I support and no money to fix this. How am I going to get to work!!! I still have 5 years to pay on this...ughhh. Trapped

- South Glens Falls, NY, USA

Rear passenger door will not latch.

- El Paso, TX, USA

Discovered drivers side door will not close, stay shut, latch, or lock properly. Door may be pulled or pushed open when parked or at any speed and latching mechanism will not keep door in place. This is a highly concerning safety issue as this resulted in recalls for the Explorer, 2011-2014 fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, and 2013-2014 mkz with the same exact mechanism.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

My car started stalling while I was driving it back from work yesterday. It happened quite a few times on my 1 hour and 15 minute drive home. I would have to push the accelerator quite hard to get it to move. I have an appointment scheduled for Tuesday at the dealer to get it checked out, but this is very concerning for me. There was also one isolated incident last week where I had it on drive and pressed the accelerator and it would not move. I kept pressing it and it started to drive after about 30 seconds.

- Ellicott City, MD, USA

I was driving to an early morning meeting (5:30am) when the driver side door suddenly opened without warning. Once the door opened, it would no longer latch. The car door had to be manually held firmly closed for the duration of the trip. With every turn, the door would attempt to fly open.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

The driver side door latch would not engage. Door can swing open and shut while driving.

- Porterville, CA, USA

My 2012 Ford Focus takes a dangerously slow amount of time to accelerate on the highway and shudders excessively and very visibly (at any speed) when trying to accelerate. This car is a safety concern. Just this week it is not starting at all. I received a letter from Ford that there is a defect in the transmission in my car and they will replace it for free. I have read online that this doesn't fix the problem that others have continued to have these safety issues even after Ford replaces their transmission or transmission clutch.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

The drivers door latch failed so that the door will not stay closed. I was lucky that it occurred in a parking lot rather than while driving.

- Pearland, TX, USA

The car seems to hesitate at acceleration from parked position. I noticed a slight "skipping" or jumping while driving off of the lot. Since then, I have noticed the same while driving on the highway. The dealer (used car dealer in Alabama) told me "its a good deal, good car"!!!

- Auburn, AL, USA