doors will not latch on drivers side

2011 FORD FIESTA
39,000 MILES
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CHERYL CLEMMONS
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doors wont latch.
Mar 11, 2022 at 4:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi Cheryl, there is actually a recall on these vehicles related to this. There is a pawl spring tab that breaks and results in the door not latching. You really should contact a Ford dealer and have them check to see if the recall is related to your vehicle. I believe it is. Since it is a recall, there shouldn't be a charge.

The dealership will ask for your VIN number, so have that prepared. Because of the type of safety issue related to this, there shouldn't be a mileage or time limitation (within reason) that prevents you from having it done.

I attached the recall below for you to review.

Let me know if this helps and what they tell you.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below. Also, I attached some points of interest for you in pic 3.
Mar 11, 2022 at 8:00 PM
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