Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems |
The contact's company owns a 2018 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while an employee was driving at 30 mph, the rear driver side sliding door unintendedly opened. The employee could not shut the door due to a defective latch. The contact stated that a zip tie was used to secure the door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer nor the dealer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.