2015 Ford Transit Connect Interior & seats Problems

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 stated that the dealer refused to perform the recall repairs regarding the latches, locks, and linkages. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID

11693357

Incident

Oct 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while her husband was closing the door, he heard an abnormal sound. The driver removed the panel and located a separation. The side panels had separated, and he became aware that water was entering the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V777000 (Structure). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 133,934.

NHTSA ID

11604010

Incident

Jul 9, 2024

Mileage

133,934 mi

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 investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V502000 (Latches/Locks/Linkage). The VIN was included but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11565855

Incident

Jan 16, 2024

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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000. VIN tool confirms parts not yet available.

NHTSA ID

11549687

Incident

Aug 12, 2023

Mileage

151,000 mi

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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,100. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11536147

Incident

Jul 18, 2023

Mileage

134,100 mi

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 ID

11425557

Incident

Dec 18, 2017

Mileage

80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE SLIDING DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR HAD FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE CHILD LOCK TO SECURE THE SLIDING DOOR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V331000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRIENDLY FORD (333 E IRVING PARK RD, ROSELLE, IL 60172, (866) 524-7439) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DOORS WERE OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.*DT

NHTSA ID

11405948

Incident

Apr 1, 2020

Mileage

110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC BEHIND THE ARMREST FRACTURED, WHICH COULD CAUSE A LACERATION WHILE ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BACKS FOR THE REAR SEATS WERE MISSING AND COULD CAUSE INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. JOHN C. STEWART & SON INC (LOCATED AT 5227 VT-103, CUTTINGSVILLE, VT 05738, (802) 492-3312) WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURES WERE EVIDENT IN SEVERAL 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT VANS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. *DT *AS*JB

NHTSA ID

11210562

Incident

Feb 5, 2019

Mileage

40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BACK FAILED TO REMAIN IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION WHILE A PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN ENGINEER WOULD HAVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20. UPDATED 04/05/17*LJ

NHTSA ID

10950066

Incident

Mar 19, 2015

Mileage

20 mi

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. *TR

NHTSA ID

10929014

Incident

Nov 14, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10924809

Incident

Sep 2, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10919314

Incident

Oct 1, 2016

TL* 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 ID

10916524

Incident

Oct 14, 2016

Mileage

8,000 mi