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4door w/auto door locks failed

I have a 2000 Focus SE 4 door that we got in 2002. Since that time, the passenger side rear door has never worked right. It has been to the dealer like 3 times for repairs, but almost immediatly, the rear door will not unlock nor open. It is like we really have a 3 door. I dread taking it to the dealer again. The dealer does not have a bad rep and other repairs have been great. We are also having some troubles with the trunk lid. I think the latch keeps getting out of alignment as now it will not close at all. Anyone else had these problems? And if so, what was the real fix??

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David Coleman
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some troubles with the trunk lid.

Hmmm...are you sure the car wasn't damaged in an accident? A good appraisal person or bodyman can spot the evidence. If so, you can try to sue the seller or get the door and hatch re-aligned in a bodyshop.

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Dave Gower

No. We know it was never in a accident. We know the person that had the car from day one. We can't even hear the actuator in the door when we hit the unlock. I am sure the door is just locked. But since there is no keyhole in the backdoor we can't get it unlocked.

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David Coleman

I also have a 2000 Focus which exhibits the same problems and a couple of more (gas gauge will stop functioning from time to time, brakes worn out at

30K, etc). The dealer never did really fix any of my problems. I am selling this thing and going back to a Japanese car. From what I've read, however, in this group and elsewhere, the newer Focii don't have the problems that existed in the first Focus year (2000). Good luck. jor
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jor

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