NHTSA Complaint #11534491 — 2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11534491
Vehicle	2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	July 26, 2023
Date Filed	July 26, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The detent designed to hold the passenger side sliding door open has malfunctioned due to what the dealership describes as a manufacturing defect commonly found in the 2015 Ford Transit Connect XLT/LWB. Dealer states dealer is unable to correct. When parked on an incline, the sliding door can violently slide forward with a significant potential for injury to a passenger, especially a young child, entering or exiting the vehicle. Dealer suggests taking the vehicle to a body shop to correct this defect at owner's expense.

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