general problems of the 2014 Ford Fusion

Ten problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2014 Ford Fusion. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Ford Fusion based on all problems reported for the 2014 Fusion.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2025

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side door latch failed to operate as intended and the door failed to close securely. The contact stated that due to the failure the vehicle was driven to work with an open door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the front driver's door latch was inoperable. The contact was informed that the front driver's door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that a week later, the rear passenger's door latch failed to latch as intended. The vehicle was scheduled to be inspected. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 23v775000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,198.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the front driver's side door latch was defective. The contact stated that the door failed to lock securely when closed. The vehicle was taken to sterling mccall Ford located at 6445 southwest fwy, houston, TX 77074, who indicated that the part needed to repair NHTSA campaign number: 20v177000 (latches/locks/linkages) was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

3 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2020

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v331000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the jones Ford located at 1932 north pinal Ave, casa grande, az 85122, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when parts would be available. The contact stated that the rear passenger's door failed to lock securely. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

4 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2020

The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 30 mph, the driver door opened without warning. The contact's son held the door close after the door failed to latch securely. The contact drove the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle then was taken to larry h. Miller Ford mesa (460 e. Auto center dr, mesa, az 85204, (480) 569-7713) where the vehicle was inspected. The contact was informed that the door latch needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v210000 (latches/locks/) as a possible remedy to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

5 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the rear passenger door did not lock. The contact stated that the failure occurred one other time, but she was able to secure the door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact planned to schedule a repair appointment. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 17v210000 (latches/locks/linkages). The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

6 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the rear driver's door would not lock or remain secured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Holmes & tuttle Ford (660 west automall dr, tucson, az) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v210000 (latches/locks/linkages); although, the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 118,000.

7 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2017

2014 Ford Fusion. Consumer writes in regards to no child safety lock on passenger side of vehicle after safety recall was performed.

8 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2017

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v246000(latches/locks/linkages) and 16v875000 (seat belts). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The hertrich Ford dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 16v875000 (seat belts). Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 15v246000(latches/locks/linkages).

9 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2016

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v875000 (seat belts), 17v210000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called a local dealer (village Ford located at village Ford located at 11660 us 441 s belleview FL 34420) where it was informed that the recall remedy parts were on back order. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

10 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2015

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v246000(latches/locks/linkages), 16v875000 (seat belts), and 18v167000(steering). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Jim tidwell Ford (2205 barrett lakes blvd, kennesaw, GA) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.


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