Doors may open while driving
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015 fiesta, 2016 fusion, and 2016 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 inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.
Safety Consequence
Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 20, 2023. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20s15. this recall is an expansion of nhtsa recall number 20v-177.
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Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 23V775000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V775000?
NHTSA recall 23V775000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on November 17, 2023. It addresses: Doors may open while driving. The recall affects approximately 45,173 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 23V775000 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.