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2020 Ford Fusion Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 185 total for the year
Median mileage
103,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2020 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the hood latch was no longer functioning and the hood was not able to be raised. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to repair the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11619927, filed 2024-10, 103,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202011%
201910%
201820%
201720%
2016352%
201591%
2014494%
2013855%
2012241%
2011181%
2010190%
2009131%
2008141%
2007283%
2006375%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Fusion

Transmission and drivetrain
67 complaints
Engine
53 complaints
Electrical system
38 complaints
Other or unknown
29 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
9 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Fusion

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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