Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Ford Fusion

Ford Fusion owners have reported 235 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (112 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (112 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford Fusion


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Ford Fusion

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the front driver's side door is inoperable. The contact stated that the front driver's door will not open. The contact stated the door latch will lock and unlock, however the front driver's door will not open.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver’s side door opened independently. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the door had failed to latch securely. The door ajar warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Latch problem

My trunk keeps opening on it's own. With the keys on me, not in my hands. Without the keys on me. While driving, while not driving, just completely at random. My trunk is continuously opening. From my research this seems to be a pretty common thing for this make and model of car, and I think it's   Read details...

The Doors Lock problem

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the front driver side door would not latch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,059.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the hood would unlatch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage 74,000. The VIN number was unavailable.   Read details...




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