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Buying a used 2021 Ford Transit Connect? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2021 Transit Connect carries the shortest list of the four van years: no critical recalls, but the rollaway pair persists — shifter bushing failure and vans that may roll from Park — plus a seat belt that may not properly hold a child seat and a rearview camera that can go blank. Only 8 unverified NHTSA complaints are on file, with no crashes, fires or injuries reported; power train and service brakes account for most of them.
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.
- Confirm the shifter bushing and roll-from-Park recalls were completed.
- If installing a child seat, verify the seat belt recall repair and test the belt's locking function.
- Watch the backup camera for blank or frozen images during the test drive.
- 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 bushing can fail, van rolls | Power Train | high |
| Ford Transit Connect seat belt may not hold child seat | Seat Belts | high |
| Ford Escape, Edge and Transit Connect may roll from Park | 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 |