Ford Transit Connect Recalls: All 32 Recalls by Year

What gets recalled

Windows, wipers & sunroof

619%
Transmission & drivetrain

516%
Driver assistance

39%
Seat belts

39%
Locks & latches

39%
Equipment & accessories

39%
Fuel & propulsion system

26%
Body & structure

26%
Air bags

13%
Seats

13%
Stability & traction control

13%
Engine & cooling

13%
Electrical system

13%

2022 Ford Transit Connect recalls (1)

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-442 · Jun 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and…

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

2021 Ford Transit Connect recalls (4)

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-442 · Jun 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 22V-413 · Jun 10, 2022 · 2,925,968 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022.

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

NHTSA recall 21V-592 · Jul 30, 2021 · 42,493 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021.

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 21V-376 · May 24, 2021 · 192,080 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

2020 Ford Transit Connect recalls (8)

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-442 · Jun 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA recall 25V-196 · Mar 28, 2025 · 152 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V-636. The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 22V-413 · Jun 10, 2022 · 2,925,968 vehicles

Visibility › Windshield

NHTSA recall 22V-192 · Mar 25, 2022 · 39,720 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles. The front windshield may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2022.

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Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 21V-376 · May 24, 2021 · 192,080 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 20V-791 · Dec 17, 2020 · 12 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA recall 20V-636 · Oct 15, 2020 · 2,903 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S60.

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 20V-550 · Sep 10, 2020 · 97 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

2019 Ford Transit Connect recalls (8)

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-442 · Jun 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA recall 25V-196 · Mar 28, 2025 · 152 vehicles

Visibility › Fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly

NHTSA recall 24V-294 · Apr 26, 2024 · 1,315 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Transit Connect vehicles. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which can result in the panel detaching from the vehicle.

Remedy: Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 22V-413 · Jun 10, 2022 · 2,925,968 vehicles

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Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 21V-376 · May 24, 2021 · 192,080 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 20V-791 · Dec 17, 2020 · 12 vehicles

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA recall 20V-636 · Oct 15, 2020 · 2,903 vehicles

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 20V-550 · Sep 10, 2020 · 97 vehicles

2018 Ford Transit Connect recalls (6)

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-572 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-442 · Jun 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Visibility › Fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly

NHTSA recall 24V-294 · Apr 26, 2024 · 1,315 vehicles

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 22V-413 · Jun 10, 2022 · 2,925,968 vehicles

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Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 21V-376 · May 24, 2021 · 192,080 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Seats

NHTSA recall 19V-229 · Mar 22, 2019 · 776 vehicles

TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when…

Remedy: TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019.

2017 Ford Transit Connect recalls (6)

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-572 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026.

Visibility › Fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly

NHTSA recall 24V-294 · Apr 26, 2024 · 1,315 vehicles

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 22V-413 · Jun 10, 2022 · 2,925,968 vehicles

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 21V-376 · May 24, 2021 · 192,080 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

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Seat belts › Pretensioner

NHTSA recall 20V-305 · May 27, 2020 · 1,616 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Transit Connect vehicles. The front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 20V-260 · May 8, 2020 · 5,088 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020.

2016 Ford Transit Connect recalls (10)

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-572 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026.

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 23V-502 · Jul 21, 2023 · 112,225 vehicles

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.

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.

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 22V-413 · Jun 10, 2022 · 2,925,968 vehicles

Visibility › Windshield

NHTSA recall 22V-192 · Mar 25, 2022 · 39,720 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles. The front windshield may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2022.

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Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 21V-376 · May 24, 2021 · 192,080 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 20V-331 · Jun 8, 2020 · 2,147,323 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge.

Seat belts › Pretensioner

NHTSA recall 20V-305 · May 27, 2020 · 1,616 vehicles

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 20V-260 · May 8, 2020 · 5,088 vehicles

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020.

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 16V-643 · Sep 6, 2016 · 2,046,297 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Electronic stability control (ESC)

NHTSA recall 16V-482 · Jun 29, 2016 · 1,895 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through June 16, 2016. The brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) pump may be contaminated with metallic debris.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake HCU pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673.

2015 Ford Transit Connect recalls (11)

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 26V-650 · Oct 6, 2026 · 506 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Transit Connect vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 25V572. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed in October 14, 2026.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-572 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026.

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 23V-502 · Jul 21, 2023 · 112,225 vehicles

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.

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 22V-413 · Jun 10, 2022 · 2,925,968 vehicles

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Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 21V-376 · May 24, 2021 · 192,080 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 20V-331 · Jun 8, 2020 · 2,147,323 vehicles

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge.

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 20V-260 · May 8, 2020 · 5,088 vehicles

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

NHTSA recall 17V-209 · Mar 27, 2017 · 208,584 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and…

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017.

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 16V-643 · Sep 6, 2016 · 2,046,297 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles.

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 15V-406 · Jun 24, 2015 · 184,519 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 11, 2014, to July 2, 2015.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 15V-005 · Jan 9, 2015 · 54,543 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

2014 Ford Transit Connect recalls (15)

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 23V-502 · Jul 21, 2023 · 112,225 vehicles

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.

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 22V-413 · Jun 10, 2022 · 2,925,968 vehicles

Visibility › Fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly

NHTSA recall 21V-977 · Dec 16, 2021 · 311 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which may result in the panel separating from the vehicle.

Remedy: Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 16V-695. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022.

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 21V-376 · May 24, 2021 · 192,080 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

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Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 20V-331 · Jun 8, 2020 · 2,147,323 vehicles

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge.

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 20V-260 · May 8, 2020 · 5,088 vehicles

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

NHTSA recall 17V-209 · Mar 27, 2017 · 208,584 vehicles

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 16V-695 · Sep 27, 2016 · 887 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured October 4, 2013, to July 14, 2014 and equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. The panoramic roof panel may have an inadequate bond to the vehicle, possibly resulting in the panel separating from the vehicle.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022.

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 16V-643 · Sep 6, 2016 · 2,046,297 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles.

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 15V-406 · Jun 24, 2015 · 184,519 vehicles

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 15V-050 · Jan 30, 2015 · 16,091 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to September 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the upper seat belt bolts may have been improperly torqued, allowing them to loosen over time.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original seatbelt fasteners with properly torqued fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2015.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 15V-005 · Jan 9, 2015 · 54,543 vehicles

Structure › Body › Door

NHTSA recall 14V-777 · Dec 5, 2014 · 19,825 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect cargo vans manufactured August 9, 2013, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with sliding door panels that may have an improper bond strength between the plastic panel and paint primer.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the panel with proper materials, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 14V-703 · Nov 5, 2014 · 25,238 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to July 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fuel and vapor lines may have been incorrectly installed in the engine compartment, allowing the two lines to make contact.

Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line routing. If the fuel line has been routed incorrectly, it will be replaced and routed correctly. These repairs will be made free of charge.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 14V-406 · Jul 2, 2014 · 368 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, through May 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake reservoir cap that does not have the required text advising owners which brake fluid the vehicle uses.

Remedy: Ford has notified owners. Dealers will replace the brake reservoir cap with a correct one, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673.

2013 Ford Transit Connect recalls (4)

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 22V-413 · Jun 10, 2022 · 2,925,968 vehicles

Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod

NHTSA recall 21V-376 · May 24, 2021 · 192,080 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

NHTSA recall 17V-209 · Mar 27, 2017 · 208,584 vehicles

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 14V-706 · Nov 5, 2014 · 34 vehicles

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005,…

Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

2012 Ford Transit Connect recalls (1)

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA recall 12V-374 · Aug 2, 2012 · 16,330 vehicles

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

2011 Ford Transit Connect recalls (1)

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA recall 12V-374 · Aug 2, 2012 · 16,330 vehicles

2010 Ford Transit Connect recalls (2)

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 12V-169 · Apr 17, 2012 · 34 vehicles

Main mobility is recalling certain conversion vans built on model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet express, 2009 GMC savana, and 2010 Ford transit connect chassis, and fitted with certain braun wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift's outer barrier May become bent or misaligned.

Remedy: Main mobility is working with braun to notify owners, and braun dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Main mobility has not provided a notification schedule.

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

NHTSA recall 10V-316 · Jul 7, 2010 · 33,728 vehicles

Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 transit connect vehicles manufactured from December 5, 2008 through May 31, 2010 for failing to meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on July 19, 2010. Owners May contact Ford motor company at 1-866-436-7332.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Ford Transit Connect have?

NHTSA lists 32 recalls for the Ford Transit Connect across 13 model years.

How do I know if my Ford Transit Connect has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.