2012 Ford Fusion Door Won T Latch

The cars may have be affected.

2012 ford fusion door won t latch. The latch should pivot and release. The dealer diagnosed that the door latch needed to be replaced. Ford motor company is recalling 2 15 million vehicles over a potentially faulty door latch issue the company announced in a news release wednesday. Door latch handle and door lock popped out towards.

The door latch failed on a mild curve at about 35mph. There is no recall on the latches as of yet but we are looking also. That means the door latch won t. The door latch spring assembly can break and that lets the latch fail.

The contact stated that the driver side door latch would not open and close properly. The door latch itself will have to be replaced to repair the problem. Position the screwdriver in the latch in the door as if it were the door post catch i e. This condition will typically prevent.

Dearborn michigan ford is recalling 389 585 2012 14 ford fiesta and 2013 14 ford fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles to fix faulty door latches the automaker announced on friday. Ford has redesigned the latches to stop this problem. Lift the exterior door handle and pull the screwdriver towards the car. Ford recalled nearly 400 000 cars because the doors could open while the vehicle is moving.

Reason for this safety recall in all of the affected vehicles the door latches have a pawl spring tab that may break. Use a stout screwdriver to imitate the door post catch.