Doors may open while driving
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 fiesta, 2014-2016 fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles sold, or ever registered in alabama, arkansas, arizona, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, new mexico, nevada, oklahoma, oregon, south carolina, texas, utah, washington, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands. a component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Safety Consequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and ford or lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. the recall began september 21, 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20s15.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 20V177000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V177000?
NHTSA recall 20V177000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 23, 2020. It addresses: Doors may open while driving. The recall affects approximately 288,110 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V177000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20S15. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.