DETROIT--Under pressure from U.S. safety regulators, Ford is
expanding a recall of small and midsize cars to fix door latches
that may not stay closed.
The recall now covers almost 546,000 Ford Fusions and Lincoln
MKZs from the 2013 and 2014 model years, and Ford Fiestas from 2011
to 2014.
Ford says a broken spring part can stop the doors from latching
properly. The doors also can unlatch while the cars are in motion,
increasing the risk of injury.
Ford reported two minor injuries from unlatched doors bouncing
into people when they tried to close them. There also was one crash
when a door opened and hit another vehicle in a parking lot.
Dealers will replace all four door latches free.
Copyright 2015 the Associated Press.
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