FORD FUSION (2014) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Ford is recalling 2014 Fusion vehicles with faulty door latches that could open while driving, risking occupant injury. Owners must have latches replaced free by dealers starting May 2017.
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 2014 Fusion vehicles with door latches that might not stay securely closed while driving. This could cause a door to open mid-vehicle motion, potentially injuring a passenger or driver. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249111-ford-fusion-2014-door-latches-may-open-while-driving-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249111-ford-fusion-2014-door-latches-may-open-while-driving-recall · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V210000
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“Ford Fusion 2014: Door Latches May Open While Driving - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249111-ford-fusion-2014-door-latches-may-open-while-driving-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #17V210000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V210000).
Why it’s dangerous
The door latches may break, causing the door to not stay securely closed. This could lead to the door opening while the vehicle is moving, potentially causing injury to a person inside the vehicle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014 Ford Fusion vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the door latches fail to stay securely closed.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014 Ford Fusion vehicles. The recall covers specific models from 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, but the primary focus is on the 2014 Fusion.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a replacement for the door latches.
Get Latches Replaced
Dealers will replace all four door latches at no cost to the vehicle owner.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
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?
Check if you own a 2014 Ford Fusion, as the recall covers certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace all four door latches for free starting May 1, 2017.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V210000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 17V210000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16. 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 #17V210000 (March 27, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.