2012 Ford Fusion Door Won T Latch

That means the door latch won t.

2012 ford fusion door won t latch.

Reason for this safety recall in all of the affected vehicles the door latches have a pawl spring tab that may break. This condition will typically prevent. The latch should pivot and release. The door latch itself will have to be replaced to repair the problem.

Ford has redesigned the latches to stop this problem. The part the latch grips around. Lift the exterior door handle and pull the screwdriver towards the car. Door latch handle and door lock popped out towards.

Ford motor company is recalling 2 15 million vehicles over a potentially faulty door latch issue the company announced in a news release wednesday. Position the screwdriver in the latch in the door as if it were the door post catch i e. Dearborn michigan ford is recalling 389 585 2012 14 ford fiesta and 2013 14 ford fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles to fix faulty door latches the automaker announced on friday. The dealer diagnosed that the door latch needed to be replaced.

The contact stated that the driver side door latch would not open and close properly. Use a stout screwdriver to imitate the door post catch. The cars may have be affected. This is a problem with the driver s side door latch on a 2012 ford fusion se.

The door latch failed on a mild curve at about 35mph. There is no recall on the latches as of yet but we are looking also.