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  Safety Recalls of Ford Transit Connect Vehicles

There have been 23 safety recalls for the Ford Transit Connect. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford Transit Connect.

NHTSA Recall #: 25V196000; Mar. 28, 2025

an engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Ford Transit Connect, 2020 Ford Transit Connect
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 24V294000; Apr. 26, 2024

a roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Ford Transit Connect, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, 2019 Ford Transit Connect
Component: VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 23V502000; Jul. 21, 2023

an unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Ford Transit Connect, 2016 Ford Transit Connect
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V413000; Jun. 10, 2022

a damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'park' position. either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford C-max, 2014 Ford C-max, 2015 Ford C-max, 2016 Ford C-max, 2017 Ford C-max, 2018 Ford C-max, 2015 Ford Edge, 2016 Ford Edge, 2017 Ford Edge, 2018 Ford Edge, 2013 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Escape, 2015 Ford Escape, 2016 Ford Escape, 2017 Ford Escape, 2018 Ford Escape, 2019 Ford Escape, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2015 Ford Fusion, 2016 Ford Fusion, 2013 Ford Transit Connect, 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Ford Transit Connect, 2016 Ford Transit Connect, 2017 Ford Transit Connect, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, 2019 Ford Transit Connect, 2020 Ford Transit Connect, 2021 Ford Transit Connect
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V977000; Dec. 16, 2021

panoramic roof panel separation while driving can increase the risk of an injury or crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Ford Transit Connect
Component: VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V592000; Jul. 30, 2021

an unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Ford Transit, 2022 Ford Transit, 2021 Ford Transit Connect
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V550000; Sep. 10, 2020

missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. a transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Ford Edge, 2020 Ford Edge, 2020 Ford Escape, 2019 Ford Transit Connect, 2020 Ford Transit Connect, 2020 Lincoln Corsair, 2019 Lincoln MKX, 2020 Lincoln MKX
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V331000; Jun. 8, 2020

a door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford C-max, 2014 Ford C-max, 2015 Ford C-max, 2013 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Escape, 2015 Ford Escape, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Ford Fiesta, 2013 Ford Fiesta, 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Ford Focus, 2013 Ford Focus, 2014 Ford Focus, 2015 Ford Focus, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2015 Ford Mustang, 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Ford Transit Connect, 2016 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Lincoln MKC, 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 2014 Lincoln MKZ
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V305000; May. 27, 2020

in the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Ford Transit Connect, 2017 Ford Transit Connect
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V209000; Mar. 27, 2017

If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2013 Ford Transit Connect, 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Ford Transit Connect
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Ford Transit Connect Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Mar. 28, 2025   Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) 152
Apr. 26, 2024   Visibility:fixed Panaramic Roof/sky Light Assembly 1,315
Jul. 21, 2023   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 112,225
Jun. 10, 2022   Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) 2,925,968
Dec. 16, 2021   Visibility:fixed Panaramic Roof/sky Light Assembly 311
Jul. 30, 2021   Seat Belts:front:retractor 42,493
Sep. 10, 2020   Power Train:automatic Transmission 97
Jun. 8, 2020   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 2,147,323
May. 27, 2020   Seat Belts:front 1,616
Mar. 27, 2017   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 208,584
Sep. 27, 2016   Visibility:sun Roof Assembly 887
Sep. 6, 2016   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 2,046,297
Jun. 29, 2016   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module 1,895
Jun. 24, 2015   Electrical System: Instrument Panel 184,519
Jan. 30, 2015   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 16,091
Jan. 9, 2015   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 54,543
Dec. 5, 2014   Structure:body:door 19,825
Nov. 5, 2014   Adaptive Equipment 34
Nov. 5, 2014   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 25,238
Jul. 2, 2014   Equipment:other:labels 368
Aug. 2, 2012   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer 16,330
Apr. 17, 2012   Adaptive Equipment 34
Jul. 7, 2010   Structure:body:roof And Pillars 33,728


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Ford Transit Connect Model Years

Model# Recalls
2021 Ford Transit Connect 2
2020 Ford Transit Connect 3
2019 Ford Transit Connect 4
2018 Ford Transit Connect 2
2017 Ford Transit Connect 3
2016 Ford Transit Connect 6
2015 Ford Transit Connect 7
2014 Ford Transit Connect 13
2013 Ford Transit Connect 3
2012 Ford Transit Connect 1
2011 Ford Transit Connect 1
2010 Ford Transit Connect 2