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Buying a used 2021 Ford Transit Connect? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2021 Ford Transit Connect has 4 recalls in this group. The listed campaigns focus on shifter cable issues, a seat belt that may unlock early, and a rearview camera that may display a blank image. Its 8 owner complaints are unverified reports, including 4 involving power train, 3 service brakes, and 2 each involving engine and unknown or other issues. The complaint record lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify completion of all applicable shifter cable recall repairs.
- Confirm seat belt and rearview camera recall completion.
- Request inspection records for reported braking or engine problems.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Ford Transit Connect
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit Connect Shifter Cable Bushing Failure | Power Train | high |
| Ford Transit Connect Seat Belt May Unlock Early | Seat Belts | high |
| Ford Edge, Escape, Transit Connect: Shifter Cable Issue | Power Train | high |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview cameras may show blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
8 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | Yes |
| Brakes | 3 | None found |
| Engine | 2 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 1 | None found |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |