2007 Ford Fusion: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jun 24, 2020 · Locks · 130,000 miles · AL

Drivers door latch once open it will not lock back latch will stay sticking out unable to set alarm or lock with key boob.

Filed Jan 30, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 100,000 miles · PA

My 2007 ford fusion was purchased in 2011 and was financed, and I paid it off in december 2017. It since then only it has a 144,00 miles. It was purchased with lower mileage, of an estimation of 40,000 to 50,000 miles on it at final sale meaning it was a 2007 car, purchased in 2011, so that's a problem when before it had been paid off, and major problems of many. I would like a refund of a lesser equal to or equal value to my purchased car price from manufacture or dealership. The two recalls issued that I have not taken care of yet, and other problems with cheap made inside door handles broke easily, being hard plastic/metal, this makes getting out of my vehicle a major safety issues along with the other issues of airbags and brakes and other safety issues.

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · 49,000 miles · PA

Door handle driver side gas tank air bags recall but no door handle

Filed Oct 2, 2018 · Airbags · AL

Inside door handles are made of plastic. And therefore they break. I have had three replaced at 250.00 per replacement. When a car cost 30,000 dollars, and it is made of plastic on the parts that are used most often, and a paint that is pealing. The clear coat is flaking off and make a care look unkept. Not sure I will ever buy another ford product. My husband has a 150 truck 2008 and I tit is holding up fine.

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Electrical · 215,000 miles · UT

Door handles and locks are not functioning properly. Passenger front door handle (and sometimes the driver door) does not open from the inside, posing a safety concern. If car was to catch on fire, passenger would have to roll down window to exit the vehicle. Also some doors lock and some do not. Not a saftey concern, but certainly an issue. My son had a 2006 ford fusion that did the same exact thing as I noted above, therefore, is an issue with these ford fusions.

Filed Feb 16, 2018 · Airbags, Body · IA

The dashboard around airbag portion has come apart and is rising up all the way across the dashboard. Passengers' side the seat belt light and seat belt buzzer goes off. Have notified ford. No compensation. Do not have pictures available, but if needed will email them asap. The consumer stated there were toxic gases leaking from the airbag compartment which tampered with the adhesive on the dashboard. The dashboard began to bubble up around the compartment. The seatbelts would not release. The consumer's grandchild had to wriggle out from under the seat belt. The seatbelt had to be unscrewed from the floor to release the pressure on it. The interior dashboard light, radio, clock, mileage, and cd player would not operate. The engine light illuminated, the driver's seat seams began separating, the brakes stick, the interior door handles broke off, the rearview fell off while driving, and the tires had a constant leak.

Filed Jun 6, 2017 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · NC

Passenger rear door lock buzzes but doesn't lock. When the car is locked, the door can still be opened from the outside.

Filed Oct 21, 2016 · Locks · 75,000 miles · KS

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated that the driver side door latch fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rod in the door failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on back order. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 14, 2016 · Body · 95,500 miles · OH

On jan. 20 2016, I was driving my 2007 fusion and pulled into my driveway and the driver's door popped open on it's own. Luckily I was moving slowly and it did not hit any thing. The door would not latch and could not close it. I had to use a heavy bungee cord to hold door closed so I could drive it to dealer for repair. Was told that the door hinges failed, causing door to drop and break the spring pawl in door latch. So $900 later they repaired the door and I was able to operate car safely again. I feel that the hinges were faulty and caused a safety failure. I see that some newer models are being recalled for faulty door hinges currently. This recall should be extended to 2007 models. I feel I should be reimbursed for all or part of what had to pay to fix it. Also should see if this affecting other owners. Mileage was 96,575.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Acceleration, Body · LA

Takata recall: I purchased my ford fusion in 2007 and I received awesome comments; this was the ratings from my older family members, bragging about my car; as being "top of the line vehicle" sounded great! Within my first year, on a saturday my car would not start, before going to work, it was corrosion on my battery post. The following monday, I contacted hixon ford service dept. In monroe, la; told them of my experience and was told that they have not heard of any problems. I was given a free battery, without anyone looking into why the car wouldn't start or corrosion on the battery. I didn't think I would have been treated in that manner throughout the time I have my car. Since then, several other problems, such as the rubber around the dash vent, where the defrost air comes out, lifted up out of place. One day the 6-cd changer would not release my cds'; but months later after pressing the button everyday, I pressed the reject and they all came out. Another experience was when the two front door latches just popped out; at a later time, the two back latches popped out. Since I could only afford to get the driver door latch repaired, I would still lock my car door, but they do not lock. Another incident happened when I tried to slow down, because of the bumpy road and my car felt like it hydroplaned; I couldn't stop (scaaarrryy!). After each incident, I would call hixon ford and ask for recall status, concerning my incidents. They would always tell me, they have not heard anything, but when I called the main office, I was told that nothing had been reported. I never felt they cared what happened to me, because they didn't look into the first incident, but years later, I received an apology; give them another chance with my next purchase and they can't do anything now. Well, they never did anything and I would have been very surprised if they did.

Filed Apr 9, 2016 · Driver assistance · 107,000 miles · OH

My driver's side door handle broke making it impossible to exit the car in the case of an emergency. Also, the junction box needed to be replaced. While driving, my car turn signal would not work and stayed on as a solid light versus turn signal causing my battery to die and could have potentially created an accident since the turn signal was not working properly. Even when the car was off and the keys were out, the light stayed on. Both of these are serious safety hazards! There should be a recall on both issues!

Filed Mar 19, 2016 · 97,000 miles · GA

The interior door handle broke. I pulled into a parking spot and tried to get out but the door latch failed. The piece that broke is behind the door trim. The door can't be opened from the inside which is a huge safety hazard. After searching the internet it is apparent that this is a common issue with several model years. I haven't even hit 100,000 miles and this car is falling apart. Ford should be ashamed that they are not addressing these serious issues with the fusion. I paid $23,000 for this car and I have babied it since I bought it. This should not be happening. Nobody should ever buy a ford and I know I will never buy another ford and I'm considering parking my car outside of ford dealerships with a sign that reads "ask me about my ford purchase before you buy a ford" maybe that will get their attention.