2011 Ford Fiesta Latches, locks and linkages Problems

“Incident happened while the vehicle (2011 Ford Fiesta) was parked in austin, tx. After opening the rear passenger door, it would not close. The latch assembly for the door appears to be broken. We took the vehicle to a Ford dealership and they indicated that it would cost ~$500 for the new latch assembly and installation. We have opted to hold the door together by using a bungee cord and rope on the inside of the vehicle.”

“We were entering vehicle ready to leave when rear back passenger door latch failed to secure .upon investigation we found many similar complaints regarding this safey concern.contacted Ford told no recall though they did admit they have received some complaints. Updated 4/24/2015”

“Opened passenger side rear door to put child in car carseat. Shut the door, got in and started car. When I started to reverse the door open alert came on. Got out of car thinking I just didn't shut the door hard enough. The door would not latch. Have not gone to dealership because bumper to bumper warranty is up. From what I have read there is a back order on the part I need to fix it. I have the door tied to the inside of the car and the door open notification constantly comes on as well as the inside lights. …”

“In august of 2013 both front and rear door latches on the passenger side stopped latching within one day of each other. Our car was kept at the dealership for several weeks and we were charged half of the repair costs after writing letters to Ford that this was obviously a manufacturing defect. They would not accept responsibility or pay for the full cost of repairs. On jan 19, 2014, the rear passenger door latch which had been replaced again failed to latch and is currently held closed with a bungee cord. We have not taken the car back to the dealership yet.”

“Arrived home after picking up dry cleaning and placing it on back seat, via back driver's side door. Opened door to retrieve clothes, door would not latch shut. Had to have my son sit in back seat and hold door, while I drove to dealership, as the door would swing open when I made a turn. Turns out, car was four days out of warranty, necessitating my paying the full repair cost. By the way, I was told by the service advisor that his wife's Fiesta was in the shop for the same problem and she was three days out of warranty. Part was backordered. …”