Ford Fiesta, Fusion; Lincoln MKZ: Latch

Date

March 23, 2020

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Fiesta (2014, 2015); Ford Fusion (2014, 2015, 2016); Lincoln MKZ (2014, 2015, 2016)

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Potentially affected

288110

What can happen

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Sept. 21, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

20S15

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Manufacturer's component

Door Latch · Front Left · AE8A-5421813-B; Door Latch · Front Right · AE8A-5421812-B; Door Latch · Rear Left · AE8A-5426413-B; Door Latch · Rear Right · AE8A-5426412-B

Recall number

20V177000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Ford Fiesta, Fusion; Lincoln MKZ: Latch (Nov. 17, 2023)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.