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

Date Announced

MAR 27, 2017

Vehicles Affected

191,432

Ford Recall #

15S16

NHTSA Campaign #

17V210000

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. 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 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.

Documents (10)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - July 31, 2017 SUBJECT: Safety Recall 15S16 – Supplement #3
• Media Correspondence
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - March 28, 2017 SUBJECT: Safety Recall 15S16 – Supplement #2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-3
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-4