blcky Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 i drive an 09 focus zetec. i've only had the car 2 months and recently in the cold weather i can open the car door but it won't shut again. the door just bounces open again. when the temperature rises or if i pour some water on the door it seems to release the mechanism and the door shuts again. is this a common fault with ford locks or should i book my car in to have the locks checked. i haven't owned a ford for years and i haven't had this problem with any other make of car i have driven recently. is the lock mechanism insulated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaloti Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 i drive an 09 focus zetec. i've only had the car 2 months and recently in the cold weather i can open the car door but it won't shut again. the door just bounces open again. when the temperature rises or if i pour some water on the door it seems to release the mechanism and the door shuts again. is this a common fault with ford locks or should i book my car in to have the locks checked.i haven't owned a ford for years and i haven't had this problem with any other make of car i have driven recently. is the lock mechanism insulated? This is not a lock problem, its a latch problem. Take it in to the dealer . This is a safety issue. Kids in the passenger seat ect..ect.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstructorPiggy Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 yeah, not seen it on such new models tho....its where the latch spring doesnt snatch it back enough...may need new ones or strip down and service...but the labour for that could be more than just replacement! Piggy :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blcky Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 thanks guys. the car is under warranty but the garage said last week they couldn't do much as it was down to the cold weather. surely ford must sell cars in colder countries than the uk. i will book it in and they can have a look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blcky Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 hi, same problem today again. when i do get the door to shut, the computer still tells me the drivers door is open!!!!!!!! when i parked up the interior light was staying on. i was also getting a warning when driving saying the door was open. do you reckon it is still a latch problem guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_focus_zetec Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 This is a warrantable issue mate i work for renault and we have people with latch problems u replace the lock unit the clip and the rod in a renault and yes ford locks do freeze up but not on a 09 plated lock take it back to ford a few times they will have to change it eventually sometimes it is the cold but if the light stays on too then the pin switch in the door is at fault to need any more help just pm me cheers Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blcky Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 thanks Matt, i took the car in to my local dealer. they replaced the door latch, it seems ok for now. it was down to -10 the other night and the lock was ok then. just hope that this has solved the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_focus_zetec Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 thanks Matt, i took the car in to my local dealer. they replaced the door latch, it seems ok for now. it was down to -10 the other night and the lock was ok then. just hope that this has solved the problem Yeah they do the one we had bloke had slammed it to hard and screwwed it up but this was on a van and fords do suffer with lock problems later on in life mate so just beware Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Yeah they do the one we had bloke had slammed it to hard and screwwed it up but this was on a van and fords do suffer with lock problems later on in life mate so just beware Cheers Matt have to agree it shouldnt have frozen ive a y reg mate and weve had minus 12 and i dont have frozen locks like that my door opens and shuts defo a faulty latch keep an eye on it and the first sign of it playing up take it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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