"takata recall" we have already had to replace one of the seat belts because it would not latch and also the pasenger door has issues with locking and unllocking. It works occassionally but not always. The 2012 Focus was reacalled for this issue and 2011 should be too.

- Iron Station, NC, USA

The driver's side seat belt malfunctioned under completely normal conditions of use. The malfunction was in the belt receiver, not the part near the door which extends and retracts the belt. The metal bit that retracts to allow the seat belt to be pushed in malfunctioned spontaneously- we stopped at a store and when we got back in the seat belt could not be fastened. One tow truck later, our mechanic said it was unfixable- the part has to be completely replaced. Because the car is only 3 years old/ 74K miles they suggested giving Ford the chance to fix it. Ford said "fat chance"- they only warranty belts to 50K miles. Spontaneously non-working seatbelts= very bad. Shame on Ford for not making it right. If I'd had the misfortune to be in an accident, NHTSA would have marked me down as not wearing my belt.

- Olympua, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Focus. The contact was driving 25 mph and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that the seat belts did not restrain properly and the air bags did not deploy. The contact's chest abruptly struck the steering wheel and the contact was transported to the hospital. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000....update 01/20/12 the consumer stated she suffered whiplash, a sore back a pinched nerve and hip pain. Updated 01/25/12

- Girard , IL, USA