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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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. Remedy: Dealers 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C18.
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 cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. Remedy: Dealers 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.
Ford 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 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended. Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.
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.
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.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The diesel particulate filter (DPF) may be cracked on 2.0 l EcoBlue Diesel and 1.5 l EcoBlue vehicles. This could cause the vehicles to fail the legally required roadworthiness test, as exhaust emissions of soot may be above the authorised limit. Production: 12.05.2014 - 04.10.2018 (C-MAX); 06.03.2018 - 19.01.2023 (Transit Connect); 07.02.2015 - 26.07.2018; 09.08.2018 - 29.06.2022 (Kuga); 10.12.2014 - 22.07.2019 (Focus); 23.07.2019 - 03.06.2024; 23.07.2019 - 03.06.2024 (Galaxy); 30.01.2018 - 23.10.2022 (S-MAX); 30.01.2018 - 23.11.2022 (Mondeo). Types: TR*2007/46*7391*06 e1*2007/46*0272*10 e1*2007/46*0272*09 e1*2007/46*0272*11 e1*2007/46*0272*12 e1*2007/46*0272*13 e1*2001/116*0207*20 e1*2001/116*0207*22 e1*2001/116*0207*23 e1*2001/116*0207*25; e1*2001/116*0207*24 e1*2001/116*0207*21 e1*2007/46*0272*08; e13*2001/116*0185*33 e13*2001/116*0185*32 e13*2001/116*0185*34 e13*2001/116*0185*36 e13*2001/116*0185*35 e13*2001/116*0185*37 e13*2001/116*0185*39 e13*2001/116*0185*41 e13*2001/116*0185*40; e13*2001/116*0185*42 e13*2001/116*0185*43 e13*2001/116*0185*44 e13*2007/46*1103*17 e13*2007/46*1103*18 e13*2007/46*1103*15 e13*2007/46*1103*19 e13*2007/46*1103*16 e13*2007/46*1103*14; e13*2001/116*0249*41 e13*2001/116*0249*39 e13*2001/116*0249*42 e13*2001/116*0249*43 e13*2007/46*1138*16 e13*2007/46*1138*14 e13*2007/46*1138*19 e13*2007/46*1138*13 e13*2007/46*1138*15; e13*2007/46*1103*20 e13*2007/46*1103*23 e13*2007/46*1103*22 e13*2007/46*1103*21 TR*2007/46*7390*04 TR*2007/46*7390*05 e13*2001/116*0249*37 e13*2001/116*0249*38 e13*2001/116*0249*40; e13*2007/46*1138*20 e13*2007/46*1138*18 e13*2007/46*1138*17 e13*2007/46*1138*21 TR*2007/46*7392*07 TR*2007/46*7392*05 TR*2007/46*7392*06 e13*2007/46*1138*23 e13*2007/46*1138*22 TR*2007/46*7391*05.
How cars of this model and year did at Norway's periodic inspection, across a full year of tests.
Source: Statens vegvesen, periodic inspections (EU-kontroll) · CC BY 4.0
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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 L 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.
Excessive gas emission has been identified in the affected 12V batteries. In the absence of a vent tube, hazardous gases such as hydrogen sulphide may enter the driver compartment from under the front seat, posing a risk of injuries. Production: 01.08.2021 - 08.12.2025. Types: FCC, FED, FFD, FDD, FCD, FAD, FBD, FAC; e1*2007/46*1005*22-*24, e1*2007/46*1096*21-*26, e1*2007/46*1097*18-*23, e1*2007/46*1098*20-*25, e1*2007/46*1100*21-*26, e5*2007/46*1032*09-*11,*13,*14, e5*2007/46*1033*05-*10, e5*2007/46*1034*10-*11.
The fuel line may chafe against surrounding components and develop a leak. Fuel leaking onto hot components in the engine compartment may ignite and cause a fire. Production: 19.11.2021 - 24.9.2024. Types: e13*2018/858*00649*00-*01; JHH, J2K, N1P, N3P; e13*2018/858*00648*00-*01; e9*2007/46*3142*22-*25; e9*2007/46*3165*08-*16.