Ford Recalls 2014-2016 Vehicles for Door Latch Defect
Ford is recalling 2014-2016 Fiesta, Fusion, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles because a door latch component may break, causing doors to open while driving.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door latches) that could open while in motion, posing a risk of injury to occupants, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion, and 2014-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. This recall applies to vehicles sold or ever registered in specific states and territories, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and others listed in the official notice. The affected vehicles total 288,110 units.
The recall addresses a defect where a component within the door latches may break. This failure can make doors difficult to latch or lead drivers and passengers to believe a door is securely closed when it is not. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- LINCOLN, FORD MKZ, FUSION, FIESTA
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Door Latch
- Affected units
- 288,110
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- MKZ
- FUSION
- FIESTA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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