2016 Ford Fusion Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,654 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2016 Ford Fusion, 2% of the 1,654 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The latch on the driver's side door quit working all at once and would not shut. I had to drive 30 minutes to the dealership holding it shut with my hand while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11328453, filed 2020-06, 62,000 miles“My trunk keeps opening on it's own. With the keys on me, not in my hands. Without the keys on me. While driving, while not driving, just completely at random. My trunk is continuously opening. From my research this seems to be a pretty common thing for this make and model of car, and I think it's time that it be recalled and fixed. It's not safe from a driving standpoint nor a personal safety standpoint.”
NHTSA complaint #11510550, filed 2023-03“ON 23OCT2023 I opened the Driver's side rear door in my garage. When I went to close the door it would not latch. After several failed attempts I taped the door closed and drove the car to the local FORD dealership for service. The latch mechanism was replaced on 27OCT2023. On 01DEC2023 I received an email notice from NHTSA regarding a possible recall for the door latches in my vehicle (2016 Ford Fusion), 23V775.”
NHTSA complaint #11558317, filed 2023-12“My trunk pops open by itself, without being activated. So far, if I keep my car locked, it will stay shut, but it has popped open while the vehicle was in motion. This is a safety hazard! It has been happening every day for the last several months.”
NHTSA complaint #11555637, filed 2023-11“While driving the drivers door came open. This happened to the passenger door about 10 months ago. I check and there is a recall for the safety latch on other 2016 Ford Fusions but not for my vin #. There was no warning it just flew open while making a right turn.”
NHTSA complaint #11465462, filed 2022-05Related recalls
- 23V775000Nov 17, 2023Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona…Covers: Ford Fusion 2016, Fiesta 2015, Lincoln MKZ 2016
- 20V177000Mar 23, 2020Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas…Covers: Ford Fusion 2014–2016, Lincoln MKZ 2014–2016, Ford Fiesta 2014–2015
Related service bulletins
- 10190990Apr 27, 2021Under Safety Recall 20S15, in some of the affected vehicles, the door latches have a pawl spring tab that may break. This condition will typically prevent the door from latching…
Latches, 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 2016 Ford Fusion
447 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
311 complaintsOther or unknown
218 complaintsSteering
176 complaintsElectrical system
150 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
137 complaintsBrakes
137 complaintsEngine cooling
109 complaintsFuel system
92 complaintsAir bags
50 complaintsBody and structure
50 complaintsVehicle speed control
47 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology