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Ford Transit Connect recalls and problems

32 recalls and 575 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
32
Complaints
575
Crashes reported
21
Fires reported
10

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Ford Transit Connect by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2022 Transit Connect160100
2021 Transit Connect4120300
2020 Transit Connect8322200
2019 Transit Connect8522010
2018 Transit Connect6220000
2017 Transit Connect6281000
2016 Transit Connect101041130
2015 Transit Connect11663040
2014 Transit Connect151283120
2013 Transit Connect4323000
2012 Transit Connect1261110
2011 Transit Connect1240000
2010 Transit Connect2424120

Most reported Ford Transit Connect problems

Problem areaReports
Power Train100
Unknown or Other76
Electrical System71
Structure68
Service Brakes54
Engine53
Visibility/Wiper39
Visibility34
Steering31
Latches/Locks/Linkages28

All Ford Transit Connect recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-650Oct 6, 20262015Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Transit Connect vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 25V572.
25V-572Sep 3, 20252015–2018Back Over PreventionFord 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…
25V-442Jun 27, 20252018–2022Back Over PreventionFord 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…
25V-196Mar 28, 20252019–2020Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V-636.
24V-294Apr 26, 20242017–2019VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Transit Connect vehicles.
23V-502Jul 21, 20232014–2016Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles.
22V-413Jun 10, 20222013–2021Power TrainFord 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.
22V-192Mar 25, 20222016, 2020VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles.
21V-977Dec 16, 20212014VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof.
21V-592Jul 30, 20212021Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles.
21V-376May 24, 20212013–2021Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines.
20V-791Dec 17, 20202019–2020Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles.
20V-636Oct 15, 20202019–2020Power Train, Engine and Engine CoolingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines.
20V-550Sep 10, 20202019–2020Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
20V-331Jun 8, 20202014–2016Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord 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.
20V-305May 27, 20202016–2017Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Transit Connect vehicles.
20V-260May 8, 20202014–2017VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof.
19V-229Mar 22, 20192018SeatsTransitWorks 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.
17V-209Mar 27, 20172013–2015Engine and Engine CoolingFord 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.
16V-695Sep 27, 20162014VisibilityFord 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.
16V-643Sep 6, 20162014–2016Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord 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.
16V-482Jun 29, 20162016Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through June 16, 2016.
15V-406Jun 24, 20152014–2015Electrical SystemFord 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.
15V-050Jan 30, 20152014Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to September 20, 2014.
15V-005Jan 9, 20152014–2015Fuel System, GasolineFord 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…
14V-777Dec 5, 20142014StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect cargo vans manufactured August 9, 2013, to September 20, 2014.
14V-703Nov 5, 20142014Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to July 10, 2014.
14V-706Nov 5, 20142013Equipment Adaptive/MobilityCummings 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…
14V-406Jul 2, 20142014EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, through May 15, 2014.
12V-374Aug 2, 20122011–2012VisibilityFord Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles.
12V-169Apr 17, 20122010Equipment Adaptive/MobilityMain 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.
10V-316Jul 7, 20102010StructureFord 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Ford Transit Connect?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 Ford Transit Connect has the most reports (128). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Ford Transit Connect have?

NHTSA lists 32 safety recalls covering Ford Transit Connect model years 2010–2022.

What are the most common Ford Transit Connect problems?

Owners report power train, unknown or other, electrical system problems most often.