2015 Ford Transit Connect Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 15%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect, 15% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while having the vehicle repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V376000 (Power Train) and 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) the dealer failed to remedy the recalls without charge. The manufacturer was informed of the issue and informed the contact to speak to the dealer about reimbursement. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11425557, filed 2021-07, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. While driving 2 MPH, the rear passenger door swung open. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). In addition, none of the doors would open or close. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 8,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10916524, filed 2016-10, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V502000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that when he went to shut the driver's side door during the morning start of the vehicle, the door would not close and lock. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer who advised that they had not been authorized to perform a repair by the manufacturer. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11549687, filed 2023-10, 151,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning into a parking lot, the front driver's side door inadvertently opened. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The contact stated that he had applied tape to the door to keep the door closed. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V502000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11536147, filed 2023-08, 134,100 miles“A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a door will not close condition. A door that opens while driving increases the risk of injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10929014, filed 2016-12Related recalls
- 23V502000Jul 21, 2023Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2014–2016
- 20V331000Jun 8, 2020Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2014–2016, Fiesta 2011–2014, Focus 2012–2015 +6 more
- 16V643000Sep 6, 2016Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2014–2016, Focus 2012–2015, Escape 2013–2015 +3 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect
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