2015 Ford Transit Connect latches/locks/linkages problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2015 Ford Transit Connect — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V331000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), 23V502000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), and 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact…”
filed Oct 14, 2025
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while attempting to close the driver's side door, the door failed to latch securely. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After…”
filed Jan 16, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latchingCampaign 23V502000 · Jul 21, 2023
- These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or…Campaign 20V331000 · Jun 8, 2020
- A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or…Campaign 16V643000 · Sep 6, 2016
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Transit Connect years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Transit Connect | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 Transit Connect | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 Transit Connect | 14 | 11% |
| 2013 Transit Connect | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Transit Connect | 4 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Ford Transit Connect
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.