2017 Ford Transit Connect Recalls

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    VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Manufacturer

    Ford Motor Company

    NHTSA Campaign ID24V294000
    SummaryFord 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.
    ConsequenceA roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S29.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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    POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD

    Manufacturer

    Ford Motor Company

    NHTSA Campaign ID21V376000
    SummaryFord 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.
    ConsequenceA 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.
    RemedyDealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S24.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD

    Manufacturer

    Ford Motor Company

    NHTSA Campaign ID22V413000
    SummaryFord 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.
    ConsequenceA 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.
    RemedyDealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Component

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    Manufacturer

    Ford Motor Company

    NHTSA Campaign ID20V260000
    SummaryFord 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 and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.
    ConsequenceIf the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
    RemedyFord will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

    Manufacturer

    Ford Motor Company

    NHTSA Campaign ID20V305000
    SummaryFord 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.
    ConsequenceIn the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
    RemedyFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S25.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024

    Q: Does the 2017 Ford Transit Connect have any vehicle recalls?
    A: Yes, the 2017 Ford Transit Connect has atleast 10 recalls.

    Q: What are the 2017 Ford Transit Connect recalls?
    A: The 2017 Ford Transit Connect recalls include: VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY, POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD, POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD, VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY, SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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