Ford recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
What could happen
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Transit Connect 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V502000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 21, 2023
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 112,225
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 23S36
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Back over prevention Oct 6, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Sep 3, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Jun 27, 2025
- Ford recall: Power train Mar 28, 2025
- Ford recall: Visibility Apr 26, 2024
- Ford recall: Power train Jun 10, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.