FORD FUSION (2016) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Ford is recalling 2016 Fusion vehicles with faulty door latches that could open while moving, risking occupant injury. Owners must have latches replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2016 Fusion vehicles with door latches that might not stay securely closed while driving. This could lead to a door opening mid-vehicle motion, potentially causing injury to occupants. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226798-ford-fusion-2016-door-latches-may-open-while-driving.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226798-ford-fusion-2016-door-latches-may-open-while-driving · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V177000
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“Ford Fusion 2016: Door Latches May Open While Driving.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226798-ford-fusion-2016-door-latches-may-open-while-driving. Based on NHTSA recall #20V177000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V177000).
Why it’s dangerous
A door latch component may break, causing the door to not stay securely closed. This could lead to the door opening while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are most at risk if the door opens unexpectedly while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Ford Fusion has a door latch that doesn't stay securely closed. The recall covers vehicles sold in specific U.S. states and territories from 2014-2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free door latch replacement at a Ford or Lincoln dealer.
Get Latches Replaced
Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or passenger to believe a door is securely closed when it is not.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2016 Ford Fusion is affected if it was sold in specific U.S. states and territories from 2014-2016.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free door latch replacement at a Ford or Lincoln dealer.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V177000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V177000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V177000 (March 23, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.