Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's door latch is a critical part that keeps your doors shut while you're driving. In certain Ford models from 2011 to 2016, this latch might not work correctly, making it hard to close the doors or giving you a false sense that they're secure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the latch fails, a door could open while you're driving, which could put you or a passenger at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the latch and replace it if needed, free of charge. You can also check the date codes yourself using a website and determine if a replacement is necessary. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to proceed.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
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