2013 Ford Fusion Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 26
- 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.
Among these 26 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- latches locks · 13 records
- locks linkages · 13 records
- passenger door · 9 records
- seat belts · 8 records
- door latch · 7 records
- rear passenger · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have had 2 door latch failures on my vehicle within 7 months of each other. The first one was my driver door, 2nd failure was my rear passenger door. I contacted ford motor corporation, and they advised me these were supposedly already fixed under the recall that the vehicle previous had. The first door latch failed on 07/06/2019, the 2nd failure happened on 1/19/2020. The failure has caused the doors open and not…
ODI 11300736
Door · Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the front and rear passenger doors would not open from outside of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not contacted; however, the recall notice instructed owners to schedule an…
ODI 11170226
Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts · Visibility
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford fusion. While traveling highway speeds, the passenger noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact turned on the air conditioner and smoke emitted into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle lost power and the contact was able to see flames from the side mirror. The passenger was able to exit the vehicle. When the contact attempted to exit the vehicle, the door jammed. The contact…
Fire reported
ODI 11051024
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the service engine indicator illuminated several times. The contact stated that the vehicle kept overheating and was slow to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the computer needed to be replaced and recommended that the vehicle be towed to the dealer. The dealer (country ford,…
Fire reported
ODI 11047018
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the rear passenger door remained ajar and the door ajar indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to galpin ford ([redacted], van nuys, ca 91343) where it was diagnosed that the rear door was defective. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 17v210000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer stated…
ODI 11046980
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v875000 (air bags, seat belts) and 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages). The parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10990921
Latch · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to close the vehicles door, the drivers side door failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the latch had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however the failure then occurred on the rear driver side door. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v246000…
ODI 10898900
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the rear passenger door opened independently. The contact stated the rear passenger door failed to latch and lock. The contact had to use a rope in order to hold the door into position. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that rear door latch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10888114
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2013 ford fusion. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger door latch failure. *ld the consumer stated after having the vehicle repaired under the recall. The failure recurred 14 months later. The manufacturer was notified and offered to pay for half of the repair. *js
ODI 11033568
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v256000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…
ODI 10846114
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
ODI 10860108
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufactuerer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10811443
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The drivers door flew open while i was driving. The door would not latch after it opened on its own. This is the second time this has happened to me on this vehicle, yet my car is not included in the recall for this problem nhtsa campaign number: 15v246000. The reason for this is the recall is for vehicles made up until 5-31-13, and my door sticker reads 6-13. My vehicle is obviously still affected by the issue and…
ODI 10806167
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts), 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 16v875000 (seat belts). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Jim tidwell ford in kennesaw, georgia stated that the parts were…
ODI 10994540
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10767517
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving 70 mph, the front driver side door opened independently and failed to close. The contact had to tie the door down in order to safely continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the locks malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure occurred twice before with the front passenger…
ODI 10746437
Latch · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My door latches have broken on three of my four doors. Each time it is like pulling teeth to get a part. On the second time, i went in to get it fixed, it took 2 1/2 weeks. Asked dealership to check the other two doors, said fine. The next time i open the door that was "checked" door would not close.. Had to bring it back and told them i would not leave with out other doors being fixed. The dealership fixed the…
ODI 10743391
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v579000 (air bags, seats) in january of 2015; however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Updated 7/21/15*cn the consumer received another…
ODI 10713781
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts) and 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages), however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10766458
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v597000, 15v246000 (air bags, seat belts, latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to remedy the defect were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10724692
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the drivers and the passengers side doors had to be opened and closed several times before the door latched. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags , seat belts) and 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact…
ODI 10816706
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated…
ODI 10734708
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The front passenger door opened and would not close. The plastic latch assembly failed to secure the front passenger door. The dealership service department was contacted immediately. Advised by service manager to wrap seat belt around handle of door and fasten to secure door in order to drive the vehicle to the dealership to address issue. The dealership service department note describes the issue as an…
ODI 10626168
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Passenger side door will not latch. Does not stay closed. *tr
ODI 10607429
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Rear passenger side door would not lock. Car was towed to dealership. Service advisor said it was the 4th fusion with the same problem and was waiting on parts. Door latch on rear pass. Door was replaced. *js
ODI 10608383