Doors: latchRecall 17V-210 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 17V-210 covers 191,432 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V210000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4,067 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2013 to October 31, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.