Body problems of the 2007 Ford Fusion - part 2

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The was contact was traveling 15 mph when the front driver side door flew open independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the door latch mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 67,927.

Dash pad has separated at edge of passenger airbag. Car has not been in any crashes or any abnormal rough treatment. Dealer looked at dash and said it was not covered by warranty. This car has been well taken care of, 1 owner car, scheduled service done at the dealership only. This seems to be a defect that the dealer should fix.

Inside door handle became inoperative requiring window to be lowered to open door from outside handle. Dealer installed new door handle due to internal handle cable retainer breaking. This part failure creates a very unsafe condition preventing a fast exit from vehicle in an emergency situation. This is unacceptable.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. While parked, the contact noticed that the front driver side door would not open from the interior, only from the exterior of the vehicle. The front passenger side door would not open at all. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the door handles would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated the front drivers side door would not open from the interior or exterior. In order to enter the vehicle, the contact had to use the front passenger side door. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The driver and passenger side door locks no longer work and I have to reach outside of the window to get out of the car when the door locks at all. I have seen online that this is a common issue yet the dealer has not issued a recall and they do not back up the part under any warranty. My fear is that in the event of a crash the door will fly open or that my vehicle will be broken into as the door no longer locks.

Takata recall: I purchased my Ford Fusion in 2007 and I received awesome comments; this was the ratings from my older family members, bragging about my car; as being "top of the line vehicle" sounded great! within my first year, on a Saturday my car would not start, before going to work, it was corrosion on my battery post. The following Monday, I contacted hixon Ford service dept. In monroe, la; told them of my experience and was told that they have not heard of any problems. I was given a free battery, without anyone looking into why the car wouldn't start or corrosion on the battery. I didn't think I would have been treated in that manner throughout the time I have my car. Since then, several other problems, such as the rubber around the dash vent, where the defrost air comes out, lifted up out of place. One day the 6-cd changer would not release my cds'; but months later after pressing the button everyday, I pressed the reject and they all came out. Another experience was when the two front door latches just popped out; at a later time, the two back latches popped out. Since I could only afford to get the driver door latch repaired, I would still lock my car door, but they do not lock. Another incident happened when I tried to slow down, because of the bumpy road and my car felt like it hydroplaned; I couldn't stop (scaaarrryy!). After each incident, I would call hixon Ford and ask for recall status, concerning my incidents. They would always tell me, they have not heard anything, but when I called the main office, I was told that nothing had been reported. I never felt they cared what happened to me, because they didn't look into the first incident, but years later, I received an apology; give them another chance with my next purchase and they can't do anything now. Well, they never did anything and I would have been very surprised if they did.

Takata recall. Roof rusting out with holes. Ford says it's not covered by warranty.