Oops. You shouldn't be paying for it. Basic safety issue. Manufacturing problem.

Guys again.. This latch issue no one should be paying.. Ford responsible for this failure to ensure safety on its cars.. Differing Statements From sdac. Well corporations as we know.. Many cases not only focus... but as far I was told they are handling case by case basis..

Bro.. It's not about handling it like a princess.. I rarely have passengers at back.. Minimal use.. And never really slammed doors.. The drivers door which used maximum and probably slammed never gave up.. The conclusion is latch quality is not good.. In US there was recall. But here the Sdac says Ford US says here not affected. What is the odd all my 3 latch failed one after another within 3 to 4 months. Can't be user problem. Even Malaysian car latch don't Rosak ini Macam. Malu la..

The more gently u treat the more the car misbehave..

Well I've replaced mine for all My latch failure FoC. Not all 4 at once but also case by case basis.I went 3 times in past 4 months to replace them. In fact I was not pushed away at all. The latches was replaced without any the need for me to escalate up higher.

The engine mount Looks like another flaw as I've seen this being discussed more n more.. Sigh.. Is that amount from. sdac?

Updated as above ... + denotes same issue and number of times had issues..

I'm nearby... at kemuning utama... Good to know.. Maybe one of day teh tarik there..

Clutch 3 times? Did u also had to change some other part such as shift fork and etc... ?

That's exactly my thoughts as well.. After warranty.. Like money bomb..

I've asked with sdac pj before and I was told extended warranty for the clutch tcm don't require us to service with Ford service center. So I stopped servicing at sdac. I've change my clutch after that as well.

If not mistaken this should be steering rack noise. I've changed it once under warranty.. Was ok for sometime but then it returned as usual... Annoying...

It's simple.. Just browse through last I would 5 to 6 pages.. You would know why... Maybe it was reliable maybe decades ago... It's no longer....

For me it is..when I purchased this back in 2013.. This was the best value for the spec and quality. No doubt about it. The interior and performance is the best in class I would say. But as I use it now 5 years plus.. I still think it's a good car performance and feature wise. I like to drive it. But.. The real issue is number of times I had to send this car to SC for warranty replacements.. Number of days I had to be without the car. Cost to maintain it after warranty period is over... plus.. Plus..

I'm still keeping it though since I have loan to service and in a way it's a solid car..

Hahaha.. I doubt it.. And don't forget the Ford key to be inside the car.

hi.... 2013 ? what's the $$$?

That's the most important factor for this car. $$$.. If you can get good price.. It might be worthy.. Considering you might/have to spend for expensive ford parts therafter..

Just my thoughts.. since many asking about this car.. Ive sold my focus couple of days ago. It's an awesome car to drive.. No denying in that.. Many new cars even at this year don't even have some features that this mk3 got in 2013.. The interior quality is unmatched for that price range when I bought. After 6 years I had to let go as I've equal frustration too with the reliability of this car. So many warranty claims... Steering rack... Mounting.. TCM.. Clutch.. Door latches.. Oil seal.. Power window.. And etc... Although it was mentioned "improved versions” replacements.. But I still find some of the problems are coming back. I spent quite amount from my pocket too apart from warranty claims. Some parts are not in warranty coverage. Replacements parts are super expensive.. I know it's a conti. Expected... But never thought it will have this much failures.. Limited suppliers here.
Lesson learned.. Ford no longer built tough...

I just need a reliable car with less bells and whistles.. Cheaper to maintain after warranty over.. Parts that can be sourced cheaper outside.. I don't want to end up in workshop that often with long waiting times for warranty claims and no replacement cars given... Ford Malaysia SDAC really failed here. Ford Ranger is the only exception...

So I had made decision to sell although at the moment no issues .. drives well after all the repairs... But I don't afford to maintain it further.. Sold..

If you are planning to get one.. It's a superb drivers's car.. Be prepared with $$$$..

That window sound is the beginning... Next will be stuttering.. One day.. It won't move. .. That was my case..