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Ford Bronco rear door opens despite child lock

NHTSA campaign 25V303000 · Reported 2025-05-09 · Ford Motor Company

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This does not affect how the vehicle drives and there is no instruction to stop driving, but a child in the left rear seat could open the door unexpectedly and be injured, so it is worth handling soon.

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2024 Broncos, the child safety lock on the left rear door does not always work. Even with the lock switched on, someone sitting in that back seat can pull the handle and open the door from the inside. That is a problem if a child rides back there, because the door could be opened while you are driving or stopped in traffic. The dealer will check the child locks and install a new rear door latch if one is needed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Bronco falls under campaign 25V303000.
2. Contact your Ford dealer, or Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332, and give them recall number 24S15 to schedule the inspection.
3. Until it is repaired, avoid seating a child behind the driver, and have the latch inspected or replaced at no cost to you.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
Safety risk
A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-189.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.