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Active Recalls (6)

25V572000 Sep 3, 2025 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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 S...

24V294000 Apr 26, 2024 VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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 ...

22V413000 Jun 10, 2022 POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD

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 cabl...

21V376000 May 24, 2021 POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD

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.

20V305000 May 27, 2020 SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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 tha...

20V260000 May 8, 2020 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

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 an...

Complaints

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Nov 1, 2025 Service Brakes

Rear brake lights work when locking and unlocking van however the passenger brake light does not work when pushing the brake pedal to stop van

Nov 1, 2025 Exterior Lighting

Rear brake lights work when locking and unlocking van however the passenger brake light does not work when pushing the brake pedal to stop van

Nov 1, 2025 Electrical System

Rear brake lights work when locking and unlocking van however the passenger brake light does not work when pushing the brake pedal to stop van

Nov 1, 2025 Service Brakes

Rear brake lights work when locking and unlocking van however the passenger brake light does not work when pushing the brake pedal to stop van

Nov 1, 2025 Exterior Lighting

Rear brake lights work when locking and unlocking van however the passenger brake light does not work when pushing the brake pedal to stop van

Nov 1, 2025 Electrical System

Rear brake lights work when locking and unlocking van however the passenger brake light does not work when pushing the brake pedal to stop van

Jan 23, 2025 Power Train

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Jan 23, 2025 Power Train

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Nov 14, 2024 Visibility 50,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while reversing with the rearview camera engaged, the screen became blurry or blank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Ove...

Nov 14, 2024 Back Over Prevention 50,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while reversing with the rearview camera engaged, the screen became blurry or blank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Ove...

Nov 14, 2024 Visibility 50,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while reversing with the rearview camera engaged, the screen became blurry or blank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Ove...

Nov 14, 2024 Back Over Prevention 50,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while reversing with the rearview camera engaged, the screen became blurry or blank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Ove...

Jul 18, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the front driver’s side brakes malfunctioned, and the front driver’s side wheel failed to properly rotate. The contact later examined the vehicle and discovered that the front driver’s ...

Jul 18, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the front driver’s side brakes malfunctioned, and the front driver’s side wheel failed to properly rotate. The contact later examined the vehicle and discovered that the front driver’s ...

May 15, 2024 Service Brakes

The brakes on my car would not release. After trying to repair we determined it was due to the abs module. Since the module has to be programed by a dealer to communicate with the ecm, I stopped and turned the car over to a Ford dealer. My car was built just outside a documented recall on the ab...

May 15, 2024 Service Brakes

The brakes on my car would not release. After trying to repair we determined it was due to the abs module. Since the module has to be programed by a dealer to communicate with the ecm, I stopped and turned the car over to a Ford dealer. My car was built just outside a documented recall on the ab...

Apr 7, 2024 Electrical System

This was happened [XXX] in Mesa CO in winter storms negative temperatures and foot of heavy snow far away from anything car simultaneously looks with running engines when I went out of the car with my winter gear and telephone inside. For 4-5 hours didn’t find any body . I thinking I’m going to ...

Apr 7, 2024 Electrical System

This was happened [XXX] in Mesa CO in winter storms negative temperatures and foot of heavy snow far away from anything car simultaneously looks with running engines when I went out of the car with my winter gear and telephone inside. For 4-5 hours didn’t find any body . I thinking I’m going to ...

Nov 10, 2023 Visibility/wiper

While driving my 2017 Ford Transit Connect at highway speed the panoramic sun roof and attached sun shade completely separated from the vehicle flew into the air and landed in the lanes of travel the vehicle behind me was nearly struck. This is an obvious safety issue had the glass struck another ve...

Nov 10, 2023 Visibility/wiper

While driving my 2017 Ford Transit Connect at highway speed the panoramic sun roof and attached sun shade completely separated from the vehicle flew into the air and landed in the lanes of travel the vehicle behind me was nearly struck. This is an obvious safety issue had the glass struck another ve...

Sep 8, 2023 Visibility 30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that there was a windy sound coming from the sunroof of the vehicle. The sound had been progressing as if there was a fracture or separation between the sunroof and the roof sub frame. The contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V2...

Sep 8, 2023 Visibility 30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that there was a windy sound coming from the sunroof of the vehicle. The sound had been progressing as if there was a fracture or separation between the sunroof and the roof sub frame. The contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V2...

Jul 28, 2023 Visibility

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that during rainy weather, moisture was leaking into the vehicle through the top passenger’s side windshield. After the contact was involved in a crash, the leak started across the entire top of the windshield. The contact took the v...

Jul 28, 2023 Visibility

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that during rainy weather, moisture was leaking into the vehicle through the top passenger’s side windshield. After the contact was involved in a crash, the leak started across the entire top of the windshield. The contact took the v...

Jul 2, 2023 Power Train

Transmission keeps slipping and failing to accelerate. Feels like my van is running over rumble strips and slows the speed down. This continues to happen at many different speeds. Sometimes often and sometimes intermittently.

Jul 2, 2023 Power Train

Transmission keeps slipping and failing to accelerate. Feels like my van is running over rumble strips and slows the speed down. This continues to happen at many different speeds. Sometimes often and sometimes intermittently.

Jun 27, 2023 Visibility 58,373 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the panoramic roof panel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 20S22 (Panoramic R...

Jun 27, 2023 Visibility 58,373 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the panoramic roof panel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 20S22 (Panoramic R...

Feb 8, 2023 Service Brakes, Air Crash 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH in the rain, the vehicle in front of him made a sudden stop. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond, causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of the other occupied vehicle. There were no...

Feb 8, 2023 Service Brakes, Air Crash 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH in the rain, the vehicle in front of him made a sudden stop. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond, causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of the other occupied vehicle. There were no...

Oct 8, 2022 Service Brakes

The brake pads do not release immediately after any braking event. Brake release happens between 10 seconds and 24 hours later. Repair work indicates problem is in the abs valve module due to contamination.

Oct 8, 2022 Service Brakes

The brake pads do not release immediately after any braking event. Brake release happens between 10 seconds and 24 hours later. Repair work indicates problem is in the abs valve module due to contamination.

Sep 19, 2022 Service Brakes

HCU (hydraulic control unit) failure, causing brakes to apply without depression of the brake pedal. This occurred both at residential speeds and highway speeds. This caused brakes to over heat excessively and to dangerous levels without system warning. Failure diagnosed by ford dealership technicia...

Sep 19, 2022 Service Brakes

HCU (hydraulic control unit) failure, causing brakes to apply without depression of the brake pedal. This occurred both at residential speeds and highway speeds. This caused brakes to over heat excessively and to dangerous levels without system warning. Failure diagnosed by ford dealership technicia...

Apr 28, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

On Friday the 22nd of April I was on the interstate and the vehicle began to slow down and make a scrubbing/grinding noise. I took the exit and by the time I reached the crossroad the vehicle would barely move. The brakes were almost completely locked. There was no warning and no diagnostic light wa...

Apr 28, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

On Friday the 22nd of April I was on the interstate and the vehicle began to slow down and make a scrubbing/grinding noise. I took the exit and by the time I reached the crossroad the vehicle would barely move. The brakes were almost completely locked. There was no warning and no diagnostic light wa...

Nov 16, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The local Ford dealership has determined that the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) on the brakes is defective. In the model year 2016, this same vehicle was recalled due to a defective HCU. This vehicle probably should be added to that recall. Symptoms: The front right brake continued to produce smo...

Nov 16, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The local Ford dealership has determined that the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) on the brakes is defective. In the model year 2016, this same vehicle was recalled due to a defective HCU. This vehicle probably should be added to that recall. Symptoms: The front right brake continued to produce smo...

May 17, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

I was driving on the interstate in heavy traffic. I pressed my accelerator pedal to pass a slower vehicle and the arm holding the accelerator pedal broke in two, causing me to de-accelerate rapidly and almost causing an accident. I can't believe it is made out of plastic!

May 17, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

I was driving on the interstate in heavy traffic. I pressed my accelerator pedal to pass a slower vehicle and the arm holding the accelerator pedal broke in two, causing me to de-accelerate rapidly and almost causing an accident. I can't believe it is made out of plastic!

Feb 28, 2021 Electrical System 98,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND SIDE DOOR . THESE DON'T LOCK AND THE WINDOWS DON'T WORK BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES. JUST STOPPED WORKING LAST WEEK AND THE SMALL FUSES ARE ALL FINE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. NOT SURE IF THIS IS A RECALL MATTER OR NOT.

Feb 28, 2021 Unknown Or Other 98,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND SIDE DOOR . THESE DON'T LOCK AND THE WINDOWS DON'T WORK BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES. JUST STOPPED WORKING LAST WEEK AND THE SMALL FUSES ARE ALL FINE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. NOT SURE IF THIS IS A RECALL MATTER OR NOT.

Feb 28, 2021 Electrical System 98,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND SIDE DOOR . THESE DON'T LOCK AND THE WINDOWS DON'T WORK BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES. JUST STOPPED WORKING LAST WEEK AND THE SMALL FUSES ARE ALL FINE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. NOT SURE IF THIS IS A RECALL MATTER OR NOT.

Feb 28, 2021 Unknown Or Other 98,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND SIDE DOOR . THESE DON'T LOCK AND THE WINDOWS DON'T WORK BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES. JUST STOPPED WORKING LAST WEEK AND THE SMALL FUSES ARE ALL FINE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. NOT SURE IF THIS IS A RECALL MATTER OR NOT.

Jan 30, 2021 Visibility/wiper 55,200 mi

REAR WINDOW (IN THE HATCHBACK) CRACKED AND COMPLETELY BROKE APART WHEN I CLOSED THE DRIVER DOOR AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE, HAD NOT MOVED/DRIVEN/BEEN ON IN SEVERAL HOURS. NO SIGNS OF VANDALISM/IMPACT ANY OTHER INTERFERENCE.

Jan 30, 2021 Unknown Or Other 55,200 mi

REAR WINDOW (IN THE HATCHBACK) CRACKED AND COMPLETELY BROKE APART WHEN I CLOSED THE DRIVER DOOR AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE, HAD NOT MOVED/DRIVEN/BEEN ON IN SEVERAL HOURS. NO SIGNS OF VANDALISM/IMPACT ANY OTHER INTERFERENCE.

Jan 30, 2021 Visibility/wiper 55,200 mi

REAR WINDOW (IN THE HATCHBACK) CRACKED AND COMPLETELY BROKE APART WHEN I CLOSED THE DRIVER DOOR AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE, HAD NOT MOVED/DRIVEN/BEEN ON IN SEVERAL HOURS. NO SIGNS OF VANDALISM/IMPACT ANY OTHER INTERFERENCE.

Jan 30, 2021 Unknown Or Other 55,200 mi

REAR WINDOW (IN THE HATCHBACK) CRACKED AND COMPLETELY BROKE APART WHEN I CLOSED THE DRIVER DOOR AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE, HAD NOT MOVED/DRIVEN/BEEN ON IN SEVERAL HOURS. NO SIGNS OF VANDALISM/IMPACT ANY OTHER INTERFERENCE.

Oct 21, 2020 Engine 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON HIS A/C UNIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE, HE HAD TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE FAN HAD EATEN AWAY AT THE HIGH COMPRESSION FREON LINE WHICH CAUSED FREON TO LEAK INTO HIS ENG...

Oct 21, 2020 Engine 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON HIS A/C UNIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE, HE HAD TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE FAN HAD EATEN AWAY AT THE HIGH COMPRESSION FREON LINE WHICH CAUSED FREON TO LEAK INTO HIS ENG...

Dec 19, 2018 Electrical System 48,000 mi

ELECTRONICS PROBLEMS: CONSOLE DISPLAY WORKS ON A DELAY, WHEN UNLOCKING THE CAR WITH REMOTE KEY ALL 4 WINDOWS WILL ROLL DOWN, LIGHTS DO NOT SHUT OFF WHEN CAR IS LOCKED. CAR HAS TOW PACKAGE AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN 2015-2017 FORD TRANSIT RECALL FROM 5/2018

Dec 19, 2018 Electrical System 48,000 mi

THE DOOR LATCH IS MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING THE ELECTRONICS NOT TO TURN OFF WHEN THE CAR IS OFF AND PASSENGERS LEAVE THE VEHICLE. SAME ISSUES AS THE RECALL ON THE 2016 TRANSIT CONNECT.

Dec 19, 2018 Electrical System 48,000 mi

ELECTRONICS PROBLEMS: CONSOLE DISPLAY WORKS ON A DELAY, WHEN UNLOCKING THE CAR WITH REMOTE KEY ALL 4 WINDOWS WILL ROLL DOWN, LIGHTS DO NOT SHUT OFF WHEN CAR IS LOCKED. CAR HAS TOW PACKAGE AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN 2015-2017 FORD TRANSIT RECALL FROM 5/2018

Dec 19, 2018 Electrical System 48,000 mi

THE DOOR LATCH IS MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING THE ELECTRONICS NOT TO TURN OFF WHEN THE CAR IS OFF AND PASSENGERS LEAVE THE VEHICLE. SAME ISSUES AS THE RECALL ON THE 2016 TRANSIT CONNECT.

Nov 13, 2018 Power Train 42,000 mi

42000 MILES , THE FRONT BEARING S) IS PRODUCING A HUMMING SOUND., MORE LIKELY ARE BAD. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET REGARDING SUCH PROBLEM.

Nov 13, 2018 Power Train 42,000 mi

42000 MILES , THE FRONT BEARING S) IS PRODUCING A HUMMING SOUND., MORE LIKELY ARE BAD. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET REGARDING SUCH PROBLEM.

Nov 5, 2018 Steering

VEHICLE HAS A STEERING ASSIST FAILURE, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. MAKING VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER

Nov 5, 2018 Steering

VEHICLE HAS A STEERING ASSIST FAILURE, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. MAKING VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER

Jul 23, 2018 Steering 9,800 mi

AT 10,127 MILES, WHILE DRIVING, MY STEERING FAILED. THERE WAS AN ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST FAILURE NEARLY CAUSING ME TO CAREEN OFF A HIGHWAY AND DIE. NOT ONLY WAS THERE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, THERE WAS RESISTANCE. FORD DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY VEHICLE FOPR 45 DAYS NOW, THE PART HAS BEEN ON BACKORDER, ...

Jul 23, 2018 Steering 9,800 mi

AT 10,127 MILES, WHILE DRIVING, MY STEERING FAILED. THERE WAS AN ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST FAILURE NEARLY CAUSING ME TO CAREEN OFF A HIGHWAY AND DIE. NOT ONLY WAS THERE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, THERE WAS RESISTANCE. FORD DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY VEHICLE FOPR 45 DAYS NOW, THE PART HAS BEEN ON BACKORDER, ...

Oct 9, 2017 Unknown Or Other 32 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, INCLUDING THE SPEEDOMETER CAN NOT BE READ IN DAYLIGHT, IT IS COMPLETELY BLACK, BUT CAN BE READ AT NIGHT.

Oct 9, 2017 Unknown Or Other 32 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, INCLUDING THE SPEEDOMETER CAN NOT BE READ IN DAYLIGHT, IT IS COMPLETELY BLACK, BUT CAN BE READ AT NIGHT.