Vehicle recall 23V502000 · July 21, 2023
2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect
The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V502000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 2023
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23S36
- Owner notification
- February 5, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 112,225
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Transit Connect (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
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