2012 Ford Fusion Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,517 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,931miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2012 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 2,517 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,931 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My driver's side door would not open from the inside, I would have to have someone let me out from the outside. This is very dangerous and if I had not been in a safe spot to exit the car it could have been bad. There was no warning or damage to the car leading up to this. My mechanic said that he has had at least 3 other Ford fusions come in with the same problem. I have another friend who had the same issue with her Ford fusion and the dealer said that there was not a recall so there was nothing they could do.”
NHTSA complaint #11417441, filed 2021-05“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. While driving 65 MPH, the front passenger side door became ajar. The contact was able to close the door; however, it failed to lock properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. ..updated 06/06/17 updated 09/22/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10860052, filed 2016-04, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and after closing the front driver’s side door, the door lock failed to automatically lock and secured the door. The driver indicated that the door had to be manually locked in order to be secured. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 31,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11478350, filed 2022-08, 31,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, she attempted to open the front driver’s side door but it failed to open. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she opened the front driver’s side window and was able to reach the door handle to open the door. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front driver’s side door latch to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11460632, filed 2022-04, 35,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. While driving 35 MPH, the trunk opened and the trunk warning indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 114,458.”
NHTSA complaint #11183405, filed 2019-03, 114,458 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 35 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 | 49 | 4% |
| 2013 | 85 | 5% |
| 2012 | 24 | 1% |
| 2011 | 18 | 1% |
| 2010 | 19 | 0% |
| 2009 | 13 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 28 | 3% |
| 2006 | 37 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Fusion
1,474 complaintsAir bags
404 complaintsElectrical system
164 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
158 complaintsOther or unknown
126 complaintsBrakes
113 complaintsEngine
111 complaintsBody and structure
99 complaintsVehicle speed control
86 complaintsElectronic stability control
80 complaintsFuel system
65 complaintsSuspension
36 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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