Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2017 Ford Fusion.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Trunk Lid Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the trunk would inadvertently open whenever the temperature was over 80-degrees. The contact also stated the trunk would inadvertently open while shifting gears. There was a clicking sound coming from the instrument panel whenever the trunk would open independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the passenger’s side doors failed to open as intended. The contact stated that the door handle had detached from the door. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the door failed to open from the outside. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 87,419.