1. Ford Fusion
  2. Problems
  3. Latches/Locks/Linkages

Ford Fusion Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

114
Owner complaint records in our dataset
9
Years with records
2006–2014
Stored years

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 114 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • door handle · 38 records
  • side door · 34 records
  • door latch · 25 records
  • latches locks · 24 records
  • open door · 23 records
  • locks linkages · 22 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi34
30–60k mi33
1–30k mi14
100–150k mi3
150–400k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • January 19, 2020 · 25 miles

    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

    2013 records in this system

  • November 19, 2019

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2011 ford fusion. Consumer writes in regards to detached door handle from door latch. *ld the consumer stated the door cannot be opened from the inside. The door handle became unlinked from the from the door latch. *js

    ODI 11280091

    2011 records in this system

  • October 3, 2019 · 60,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the front passenger door failed to close and was inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called phil long ford of denver at [redacted] (7887 w tufts ave, denver, co 80123) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contacted stated…

    ODI 11266107

    2014 records in this system

  • June 15, 2019 · 118,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the rear driver's door would not lock or remain secured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Holmes & tuttle ford ([redacted], tucson, az) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v210000 (latches/locks/linkages); although,…

    ODI 11220591

    2014 records in this system

  • June 15, 2019 · 52,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the rear passenger door did not lock. The contact stated that the failure occurred one other time, but she was able to secure the door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact planned to schedule a repair appointment. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign…

    ODI 11220536

    2014 records in this system

  • January 10, 2019

    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

    2013 records in this system

  • July 26, 2018 · 100,090 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The drivers side door handle is inoperative. Moves but does not unlatch the door. Operator must lower the window, and reach outside to unlatch and open the door. This is a safety issue. Going to dealer tomorrow, 27 jul 2018. There have been no accidents. The vehicle is in excellent condition. 100k miles. 2011 fusion *js the consumer is in possession of another failed door latch to a 2012 ford fusion. *js

    ODI 11113885

    2011 records in this system

  • July 20, 2018

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2012 ford fusion. Consumer writes in regards to being unable to unlock doors while inside the vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the doors could only be unlocked from the outside handles. The manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance. *js

    ODI 11119188

    2012 records in this system