2012 Ford Fusion Door Won T Latch

Consumer reports director of auto testing jake fisher on ford s recall over a faulty door latch that could cause doors to fly open.

2012 ford fusion door won t latch. Average repair cost is 420 at 64 350 miles. That means the door latch won t work or the door can fly open while the car is moving. Watch gerri willis talk a. If that doesnt work then take some 3 4 tape and outline the door strikers location.

Lift the exterior door handle and pull the screwdriver towards the car. You should never have to replace a door latch on a car door unless its broken. The 2012 ford focus has 20 problems reported for doors won t latch. Equip cars trucks suvs with 2012 ford fusion door handle interior from autozone.

Ford focus tech discussions. Dearborn michigan ford is recalling 389 585 2012 14 ford fiesta and 2013 14 ford fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles to fix faulty door latches the automaker announced on friday. Position the screwdriver in the latch in the door as if it were the door post catch i e. Can t shut door latch stuck shut.

The vehicle was taken to mccarthy ford of north riverside 2100. Then loosen the two hex head bolts on the striker pin car side move it towards the outside of the car an 1 8 at a time until the door catches again. The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. We have the best products at the right price.

The part the latch grips around. The issue affecting some 830 000 vehicles centers on the pawl spring tab in the side door latch that could. Ford has announced a rare regional recall concerning doors that may not close properly.