2012 Ford Fusion Door Won T Latch

The cars may have be affected.

2012 ford fusion door won t latch.

The door latch itself will have to be replaced to repair the problem. Ford motor company is recalling 2 15 million vehicles over a potentially faulty door latch issue the company announced in a news release wednesday. The contact stated that the driver side door latch would not open and close properly. There is no recall on the latches as of yet but we are looking also.

Position the screwdriver in the latch in the door as if it were the door post catch i e. Use a stout screwdriver to imitate the door post catch. Ford has redesigned the latches to stop this problem. This condition will typically prevent.

Reason for this safety recall in all of the affected vehicles the door latches have a pawl spring tab that may break. The door latch spring assembly can break and that lets the latch fail. Door latch handle and door lock popped out towards. Lift the exterior door handle and pull the screwdriver towards the car.

The latch should pivot and release. That means the door latch won t. Ford recalled nearly 400 000 cars because the doors could open while the vehicle is moving. The door latch failed on a mild curve at about 35mph.

The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The dealer diagnosed that the door latch needed to be replaced.