A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (4)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Miscellaneous Document - Media Announcement re FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES TWO SAFETY RECALLS FOR NORTH AMERICA AND ONE SAFETY RECALL FOR CANADA ONLY
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re Awareness Communication - Upcoming Safety Recall 20S15 Certain 2014-2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion and MKZ Vehicles Door Latch Replacement
• Defect Notice 573 Report

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