The Ford Fusion, a good-looking American mid-sized sedan with a ton of tech. While it was recently discontinued in the US, it had a great run. However, it did have some issues with its door latch.
How many recalls were issued for the door latch on the Ford Fusion?
There is a total of one, technically, but the same recall has been issued three times because the problem wasn’t corrected properly.
The recall involves:
- Faulty side door latch, improperly repaired
In this article, we’ll look at each recall on the Ford Fusion door latch in more detail. Then you’ll be able to follow the provided steps to have it taken care of free of charge.
Doors May Open While Driving
NHTSA Recall ID: 20V331000
The doors of a vehicle are designed to stay firmly closed while the vehicle is in motion to make sure the vehicle’s occupants are kept safe from harm. If the doors don’t latch properly or if they come open unexpectedly, there could be a serious risk of injury.
On a number of Ford vehicles manufactured from 2011 to 2015, the doors can come open while the vehicle is moving. The recall of the door latches affects a number of vehicles, including the 2011‒2014 Fiesta, 2013‒2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013‒2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012‒2015 Focus, and the 2014‒2016 Transit Connect van.
The door coming open when the vehicle is in motion could result in damage to the vehicle and serious injury to the occupants. The latches were previously recalled twice, but improper or incomplete repairs caused the third recall to be issued for the same component and problem.
The dealer will repair or replace these latches (again) to ensure the doors remained tightly closed.
How You Should Handle a Ford Fusion Door Latch Recall?
A lot of people aren’t sure about how to deal with a door latch recall on their Ford Fusion. But you can go to the NHTSA website and input the VIN of your vehicle. You’ll also be able to look up recalls by the year, make and model of your vehicle if you don’t have the VIN, so you can see the listed recalls.
If there are any listed recalls for your vehicle, you’ll want to call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. That can help you learn about the next steps in the process, so you can get your vehicle’s recall taken care of. You can also find out what you can expect during that process and where you should take your vehicle for service.
