Recall 20V177000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Safety Consequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | FORD | FIESTA |
| 2014 | FORD | FUSION |
| 2014 | LINCOLN | MKZ |
| 2015 | FORD | FIESTA |
| 2015 | FORD | FUSION |
| 2015 | LINCOLN | MKZ |
| 2016 | FORD | FUSION |
| 2016 | LINCOLN | MKZ |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.