Ford Transit Connect safety timeline
- 53
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations opened
- 4
- Investigations closed
- Recall2015 transit-connect
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 transit-connect
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 transit-connect
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 transit-connect
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 transit-connect
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 transit-connect
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 transit-connect
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 transit-connect
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 transit-connect
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 transit-connect
An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 transit-connect
An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2017 transit-connect
A roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 transit-connect
A roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 transit-connect
A roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 transit-connect
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2016 transit-connect
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2015 transit-connect
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.
- Recall2016 transit-connect
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.
- Recall2017 transit-connect
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.
- Recall2018 transit-connect
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.
- Recall2019 transit-connect
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.
- Recall2020 transit-connect
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.
- Recall2021 transit-connect
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.
- Recall2016 transit-connect
During a crash, the windshield may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 transit-connect
During a crash, the windshield may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation closed2015 transit-connect
NHTSA closed investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Investigation closed2016 transit-connect
NHTSA closed investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Recall2021 transit-connect
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2015 transit-connect
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing 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.
- Recall2016 transit-connect
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing 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.
- Recall2017 transit-connect
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing 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.
- Recall2018 transit-connect
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing 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.
- Recall2019 transit-connect
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing 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.
- Recall2020 transit-connect
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing 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.
- Recall2021 transit-connect
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing 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.
- Recall2019 transit-connect
Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 transit-connect
Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 transit-connect
If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 transit-connect
If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 transit-connect
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.
- Recall2020 transit-connect
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.
- Recall2015 transit-connect
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Recall2016 transit-connect
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Recall2016 transit-connect
In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2017 transit-connect
In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2015 transit-connect
If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
- Recall2016 transit-connect
If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
- Recall2017 transit-connect
If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
- Investigation opened2015 transit-connect
NHTSA opened investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Investigation opened2016 transit-connect
NHTSA opened investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Recall2018 transit-connect
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Recall2015 transit-connect
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Investigation closed2015 transit-connect
NHTSA closed investigation PE16001
Door Latch Failure
- Investigation closed2016 transit-connect
NHTSA closed investigation PE16001
Door Latch Failure
- Recall2015 transit-connect
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Recall2016 transit-connect
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Recall2016 transit-connect
If the brake HCU pump is contaminated, the performance of the electronic stability control and related brake systems may degrade, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2015 transit-connect
NHTSA opened investigation PE16001
Door Latch Failure
- Investigation opened2016 transit-connect
NHTSA opened investigation PE16001
Door Latch Failure
- Recall2015 transit-connect
If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2015 transit-connect
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.