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Ford Transit Connect
Model Overview
The Transit Connect is Ford's compact commercial van. Originally designed for contractors and delivery agents working in the confines of European cities, the Transit Connect has found favour in North America thanks to its practical size, good fuel economy, and a surprisingly robust payload rating. Despite the Transit Connect's small footprint, cargo space rivals that of some full-size SUVs.
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Recall Information
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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2022-311
Recall date
2022-06-13
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
22S43
Units Affected:
394,162
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly.
Safety Risk:
Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission shifter cable bushing and install a protective service cap. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked.
Recall number
2022-151
Recall date
2022-03-29
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2016 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
22S20
Units Affected:
1,866
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A windshield that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield.
Recall number
2021-481
Recall date
2021-08-04
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
21C18
Units Affected:
2,749
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat belt assembly may contain a defective automatic locking retractor (ALR). As a result, the seat belt may not properly lock to secure a child seat.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that is not properly locked could prevent a child seat from being properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belt. It will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2021-309
Recall date
2021-05-24
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
21S24
Units Affected:
12,629
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.5 litre engine and 6F35 (6 speed) transmission.
Safety Risk:
Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the transmission shifter cable bushing and install a protective service cap. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked.
Recall number
2020-486
Recall date
2020-10-16
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20S60
Units Affected:
584
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L engine, there may be a problem with the programming of the Powertrain Control Module. As a result, the engine could overheat. In certain cases, this could result in engine damage.
Safety Risk:
Overheating that causes engine damage could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the Powertrain Control Module software.
Recall number
2020-204
Recall date
2020-05-11
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20S22
Units Affected:
45
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles built with a panoramic vista roof, the roof glass may not be properly attached. Over time, the glass can become loose and cause wind noise and water leaks. Eventually, it could separate from the vehicle completely.
Safety Risk:
A glass roof that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford dealer to remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof glass.
Recall number
2017-578
Recall date
2017-11-28
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
17C19
Units Affected:
43
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 226 - Ejection Mitigation. A tear in the fabric of the side curtain airbag may occur during deployment, which could cause the duration of the side curtain airbag’s inflation to be shorter than intended. This would result in the air bag not meeting the requirements of the standard and, in the event of a crash warranting deployment of the side curtain airbag, the risk of injury would be increased. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger aside curtain airbags.
Recall number
2017-184
Recall date
2017-03-29
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
17S09
Units Affected:
21,854
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines, low coolant level could lead to localized overheating of the cylinder head, which could cause a fire. This could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a coolant level sensor and supporting hardware and software. Note: Until repair parts are available, owners should regularly check engine coolant level and top up as necessary. Also note for Fiesta, only the ST model vehicles are affected.
Recall number
2016-330
Recall date
2016-06-28
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
16C10
Units Affected:
54
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 126 - Electronic Stability Control Systems. Certain brake Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may contain metallic debris, which could reduce pump performance and affect Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and may cause the system fail to meet the requirements of the standard. If metallic debris is present, particles may block a pressure valve in the HCU during operation. This could result in a driver experiencing degraded performance of the ESC and related brake systems without warning, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will remove and replace the brake HCU.
Recall number
2015-278
Recall date
2015-06-23
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15C03
Units Affected:
18,265
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101 - Location and Identification of Controls and Displays.
The instrument cluster may not display safety warning lamps/messages, and sound chimes when the ignition key is first turned on, contrary to the requirements of the standard. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster.
Recall number
2015-176
Recall date
2015-04-28
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15S13
Units Affected:
4,618
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, improper nickel plating of certain fuel pump internal components could contaminate the pump, potentially resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. This could result in a no-start condition, or an engine stall without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM).
Recall number
2014-501
Recall date
2014-11-05
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14S24
Units Affected:
2,359
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, fuel lines may have been improperly routed and may wear over time, potentially causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, correct fuel line routing.
Recall number
2014-134
Recall date
2014-04-15
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14C02
Units Affected:
19,293
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205 - Glazing Materials. The lower edge of the center sun-shade area of the windshield is not marked in accordance with the requirements of the standard. Correction: No corrective recall action is required as this technical non-compliance is deemed to be non-safety related.
Recall number
2012-242
Recall date
2012-07-30
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
12S36
Units Affected:
2,649
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the wiper arm pivot pins could become loose, causing noisy wiper operation and inconsistent clearing of the windshield. Continued usage could cause the driver and/or passenger side wiper arm to separate, resulting in a loss of wiper function on that side. Loss of windshield wiping function, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the wiper arm assemblies.
Recall number
2010-228
Recall date
2010-07-14
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
10C13
Units Affected:
0
Notification Type:
Service Campaign Mfr
*** This action is a Customer Satisfaction Campaign and is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.***
On certain vehicles, the headliner pushpin at the B-pillar may not absorb sufficient energy to conform to the U.S specific regulatory requirement for unbelted occupant protection in an interior impact. In the event of a crash, the headliner pushpin in this location may not provide the interior impact protection intended, increasing the risk of injury. Although Canadian vehicles comply with all Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Ford Motor Company of Canada is voluntarily conducting this customer satisfaction program to reassure Transit Connect owners.
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