Why are the rear doors on my focus not unlocking?

This may be due to the upper interior door lock rod interfering with the interior door panel grommet. Follow the service procedure to correct the condition. No tools are required to perform step one.

Can a Ford Focus open from the outside?

Also they don’t open from the outside and having taken the front mechanism out I see that it’s 2 separate rods one for the interior handle and one for the outer, so the chances of both being broken on both rear doors are very slim.

Why is my key not working on my focus?

Might start by getting in through the trunk to open the doors from the inside. Don’t know right now if the car battery is even OK, or if it’s connections are good. total loss of electrical power is even a slight possibility. (door half unlocked when it died and then the key doesn’t work either?

Why does my Explorer passenger door not open?

So I purchased a 97′ Ford Explorer and the passenger door will not open from the inside handle or outside handle. It has automatic locks which sound and look like they are working fine when pressed. The inside handle did not seem to be connected but the outside has some tension to it.

What to do when your car door won’t unlock?

In a circular motion, wiggle the lock rod in the grommet to slightly enlarge the inner diameter of the lock rod grommet. Using the power switch or RKE transmitter, electronically actuate the locks. Does the affected door lock now work properly?

This may be due to the upper interior door lock rod interfering with the interior door panel grommet. Follow the service procedure to correct the condition. No tools are required to perform step one.

Is there a problem with unlocking the driver’s side door?

Yup, if the fob opens the other doors with the double click you could have problems with the driver’s side lock. Key locks don’t get used often, might even start working with some lube if the key is correct. Car was bought brand new so locks being switched is unlikely.

What to do if your car door won’t open?

If your door won’t open: There’s a screw cover on the rear edge of the door which you’d pop open, then you’ll need a right angle screwdriver to remove the screw. Not fun. There’s another Phillips screw on the bottom edge of the door.

What should I do if my rear door is not unlocking?

Follow the service procedure to correct the condition. No tools are required to perform step one. Turn the door lock rod soldier by hand two (2) complete rotations in a clockwise direction to slightly lower the soldier in the door panel grommet. (Figure 1)

How can I tell if my door panel has been replaced?

You should hear the push-pins pop out. When re-installing the door panel, make sure the 90 degree bend at the very top of the door panel goes back in the window channel, while making sure the lock rod goes into the hole and the window switch connector gets fished back up through the hole…at the same time.

What to do if your car door won’t close?

I then called the dealer and was told that people calls regularly complaining that their car door won’t close and that there is a very easy solution. The solution is: Unlock the door, pull on the door handle and while pulling, move the latch to it’s original position; you’ll see a hole – simply stick a screwdriver or pen in there and pull forward.

What does it mean when your car door wont open from inside?

One of the most common issues that may come as a surprise to most, is the issue of a jammed car door, sometimes the car door won’t open from inside or outside. This means that the car door does not open either from the inside or the outside.

Can a double click open the driver’s side door?

What to do if your car key won’t unlock?

Always check your fluid levels, -then check your car. Since you said that you can get the trunk open you could always flip the rear seatbacks down, crawl through the trunk into the car (or have a child do it), and then unlock the doors from the inside so you can at least get back into the car.

What’s the production date for a Ford Focus?

Click to expand… This article supersedes TSB 9-21-1 to update the production build date and vehicle model years covered.

Which is the best door handle for a Ford Focus?

HELP!™ Exterior Door Handle by Dorman®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind, this product by Dorman will last a lifetime…. Door Lock Switches by Motorcraft®.

What do you need to replace a Ford Focus door?

Dorman’s Door Panel Install Kit contains all the clips necessary for replacing those that may be lost or broken during Window Regulator or Window Lift Motor installation…. Power Window Regulators by Dorman®.

Why are all Ford Focus doors the same?

Their designers and engineers craft doors using the same gauge steel and the same dimensions. So, you can be confident that you will not see differences. Moreover, these car components are very important for any vehicle, because they will assist you in getting it and out of your lovely iron baby.

Why does the hatch on my focus not open?

I have the 2007 Focus wagon. The rear wiper stopped working last winter and now the electric rear hatch release won’t work. I suspect this may be my problem, also. I will disconnect the wiring boot at the top of the hatch opening and see if I can see a problem. Ford apparently won’t fix the harness, at their expense.

Click to expand… This article supersedes TSB 9-21-1 to update the production build date and vehicle model years covered.

Why are the rear doors on my focus not unlocking?