Recall 20V177000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Defect in 2014-2016 LINCOLN MKZ
RECALL This recall affects up to 288,110 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V177000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 288,110 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V831000 | 2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1,195 | |
| 25V572000 | 2015 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1,456,417 | |
| 25V695000 | 2015 LINCOLN MKZ | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1,448,655 | |
| 25V862000 | 2026 LINCOLN CORSAIR | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | 780 | |
| 25V688000 | 2025 LINCOLN CORSAIR | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 84 | |
| 25V729000 | 2022 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 174,853 | |
| 25V730000 | 2026 LINCOLN CORSAIR | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 56,841 | |
| 25V691000 | 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS HYBRID | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 43,438 | |
| 25V687000 | 2024 LINCOLN AVIATOR | TRAILER HITCHES | 1,412 | |
| 25V197000 | 2018 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | 112,949 |