12 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Some Ford pickup trucks, SUVs, vans, and the Lincoln MKC may have a problem with the rearview camera. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the camera image on the screen may appear distorted, show an upside-down picture, or go completely blank instead of a normal picture. Because of this, the driver may not have a clear view of what is behind the vehicle while backing up.
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition, Ranger, Mustang, Bronco Sport, Maverick, Transit and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair, Navigator and Nautilus. A software problem can make the rearview camera show a blank picture when the vehicle is backing up. The picture can also stay on the screen after the driver has finished backing up. Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in September 2025.
Ford is recalling certain Transit Connect vans that were previously repaired under an earlier recall but were fixed incorrectly. The software that controls the transmission has temperature settings that are higher than they should be for the engine. This can delay the engine from cooling down properly.
Ford is recalling certain 2017-2019 Transit Connect vehicles because the panoramic roof panel may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body. An improper bond like this can allow the roof panel to come loose and detach from the vehicle while it is being driven. A panel that detaches on the road can create a hazard for the vehicle and for others nearby, and it raises the chance of a crash occurring.
On certain Ford Edge, Escape, and Transit Connect vehicles, the bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission may wear out or come loose. If this happens, the vehicle may not shift into the gear the driver selects, and could move in a direction the driver doesn't expect. The vehicle may also roll after the driver puts it in Park. Dealers will replace the bushing and add a protective cap, free of charge.
The front windshield on these vehicles may not have been glued to the vehicle body securely enough. Because the adhesion is inadequate, the windshield could come loose. If the vehicle is involved in a crash, this weak attachment could allow the windshield to detach from the vehicle, which raises the risk of injury to people inside.
On certain Ford Transit and Transit Connect vans, the front passenger seat belt has a feature that locks the belt in place to help hold a child seat securely. This feature may switch off earlier than it should. If that happens, a child seat installed using that seat belt may not be held securely in place. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet a federal safety standard for occupant protection.
On these vehicles, the bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission may wear out or come loose. If this happens, the vehicle may not shift into the gear the driver selects, and it could move in a direction the driver did not intend. The vehicle may also roll after the driver puts it in 'Park.' Dealers will replace the bushing and add a protective cap at no charge.
Ford is recalling certain EcoSport and Transit Connect vehicles because on these vehicles, the driver-side or passenger-side front airbag module is missing a piece needed to help it inflate properly, called the first-stage booster propellant and its sleeve. Because this part is missing, the airbag will not deploy the way it's designed to during a crash, so it may not protect the occupant as intended in an accident.
Your vehicle's engine computer has cooling settings that were set too high. Normally, if the engine starts losing coolant, the computer is supposed to switch to a protective mode that helps prevent overheating. Because these settings are off, that protective mode may not turn on soon enough. This delay means the engine could run hotter than it should before any protection kicks in, which can lead to the engine overheating.
This recall covers certain Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Transit Connect, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The bolts on the start/stop accumulator end cap may be missing or loose.
TransitWorks is recalling certain Ford Transit, Ford Transit Connect and Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles that were modified with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is turned up from its stowed position to the upright position, the cushion may not stay locked in place when weight is put on it, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. Owners have been told to contact Freedman for a repair kit.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering the 2018–2021 Ford Transit Connect. 9 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ford Rearview Camera May Show Distorted Image" (NHTSA campaign 25V572000), reported Sep 4, 2025.
The 2019 Ford Transit Connect has the most, with 8 recalls. The 2021 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 4. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 12 Ford Transit Connect recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Ford dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: