Lincoln MKZ, Ford Fusion, And Ford Fiesta Recalled For Door Latch Issue

March 25, 2020 7:59 am

Ford Motor Company has issued a new recall that covers selected 2014 through 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2014 through 2016 Ford Fusion, and 2014 through 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. This recall has to do with a door latch issue the results in a “door will not close” condition. Ford has had multiple recalls over the last several months, including a previous recall for the 2019 Ford Fiesta that had to do with the brake caliper.

The defect: Ford says that the latch pawl spring-tab design is susceptible to cracking and failure in areas with high ambient temperatures.

The hazards: a door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a “door will not close” condition. Ford says that if the doors are unable to latch after repeated attempts, there is a potential for the door to open while driving increasing the risk of injury. Ford is unaware of any injuries resulting from this issue.

Affected components: the door latch pawl spring is the only affected component.

Affected vehicles:

2014-15 Ford Fiesta vehicles built at Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant, Nov. 1^st, 2013, to Dec. 4^th, 2014
2014-16 Ford Fusion vehicles built at Flat Rock Assembly Plant and Hermosillo Assembly Plant, Nov. 1^st, 2013, to April 27^th, 2015
2014-16 Lincoln MKZ vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant, Nov. 1^st, 2013, to April 27^th, 2015

Number of vehicles affected: this action impacts 248,912 cars in the United States and federal territories along with 19,431 vehicles in Mexico. Four cars in Canada are also covered under the recall.

The fix: dealers will remove and replace the side door latches

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