2007 Ford Fusion Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- door handle · 7 records
- interior door · 6 records
- side door · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System · Engine · Exterior · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts · Seats · Service Brakes · Tires
The dashboard around airbag portion has come apart and is rising up all the way across the dashboard. Passengers' side the seat belt light and seat belt buzzer goes off. Have notified ford. No compensation. Do not have pictures available, but if needed will email them asap. The consumer stated there were toxic gases leaking from the airbag compartment which tampered with the adhesive on the dashboard. The dashboard…
ODI 11073190
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Drivers door latch is not working from the inside. Must lower window and open from outside. This is unacceptable as it not safe in an emergency when you have to get out of the car immediately. *tr
ODI 10627743
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The drivers side door locking mechanism has broke and the door will not close. We had to use a bungee cord to driver it to the repair shop and now they are telling us, 450$ to fix it. Very scary drive with the door not engaged. *tr
ODI 10622509
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Without warning or any known cause, the driver side door lock mechanism is jammed, thus preventing me from exiting the vehicle. I have to take down the electronic window on that door, and pull the handle from the outside. This is a serious safety issue that prevents me from immediately getting out if the car in case of emergency, especially when i'm carrying my 10-year-old daughter to and from school or…
ODI 10501150
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Drivers door latch is not working from the inside. Must lower window and open from outside. Car was parked when incident happen. *tr
ODI 10498184
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Interior door latch (driver's door) fails to open. I cannot get out of my car without rolling down the window and opening the door from the outside. Also door will not lock when car is locked. I have read several complaints on this nhtsa site and other forums with numerous other people who are experiencing the same problem with their ford fusion. Please investigate this issue and initiate a recall if warranted on…
ODI 10473893
Latches/Locks/Linkages
The interior door latches are known to fail prematurely due to a design defect. Upon failure the door cannot be opened which can cause a hazard in an emergency situation such as a car fire or accident. *tr
ODI 10473692
Latch · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. While parked, the contact opened the driver side door and the interior door handle fractured. The interior door handle was replaced was replaced by the owner. . The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
ODI 10423002
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated while attempting to open the drivers side door the inside door handle failed to open from the inside. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the inside door handle, but did not inform the contact what caused the door handle to fail. The manufacturer stated there was no recall related to the door failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and…
ODI 10419472
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Interior door handle stopped working. Can no longer open the driver side door from the interior. *tr
ODI 10408582
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion se. The contact stated that the door mechanism failed and although the door would close, the latch would not engage. The dealer advised there were no recalls for the failure and repairs would be at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000.
ODI 10390079
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2007 ford fusion sel awd; hood latch repeatedly releases, sometimes at freeway speeds and sometimes while car is parked and when returning to a locked vehicle notice the hood is "popped" and only safety latch is hooked. I am somewhat fearful that at some point the secondary latch might fail at speed and cause injury or fatality. *ln
ODI 10372261
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Inside driver door handle broke, can't open the door from the inside. Car hasn't been fixed as of yet. *tr
ODI 10362185
Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Ford fusion. 2007 key won't come out of ignition. Was told it will cost $438 to fix and it is a result of a bent pen. This is not something i have done. Ford forum web page has many people with the same problem. *tr
ODI 10285153