2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
4 recalls, 38 complaints - 59 TSBs - 2/5 safety rating
22V413000 Jun 10, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A 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.
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 notifica... Read more
21V376000 May 24, 2021
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A 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.
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.
17V209000 Mar 27, 2017
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder ... Read more
Consequence
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-86... Read more
14V706000 Nov 5, 2014
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped wi... Read more
Consequence
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service a... Read more
Complaint Statistics
38 total complaints
5 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
ENGINE
Mar 25, 2024
Incident date: Mar 23, 2024
After driving about 500 ft, check engine light appeared, propulsion stopped immediately and I was only able to pull off road with momentum. Fortunately, I was at a driveway. Otherwise, I would have been required to park in the road (due to steep shoulders) on a two lane road. If I had been follow... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 12, 2023
Incident date: Jun 8, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the failure was related to an unknown recall not being performed. Additionally, the code PL1802 (E... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 12, 2023
Incident date: Jun 8, 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Lexus RX 350H. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, when a vehicle on the shoulder, to the right suddenly began to cross in front of their vehicle to get to the median. This caused the contact's vehicle to T-bone the corner of their vehicle. The front pa... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Jul 14, 2022
Incident date: Jul 1, 2022
Transmission. I was driving down the road in my Ford transit going 65 miles an hour I I started to have major transmission problems from traffic slow down so I slow down with it down to 30 miles an hour after doing so traffic sped back up and I could not get out of third gear when I realized how fa... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 12, 2022
Incident date: Jul 12, 2022
The Transit was parked on a slope and was in "Park", but it rolled back down the slope and hit a parked car.
Crash
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Jun 23, 2022
Incident date: Jun 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the front driver’s side door was unlatched independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the front driver’s side door also failed to latch. The contact called the local... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 21, 2022
Incident date: Mar 21, 2022
The muffler split open most likely from a clog. Because of that, the exhaust was directed toward the floor of the truck instead of going out of the muffler. As a result, it burnt through the heat shield, the back of the truck, melted the wiring harness, and burned a hole straight through the fuel ta... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 21, 2022
Incident date: Mar 21, 2022
The muffler split open most likely from a clog. Because of that, the exhaust was directed toward the floor of the truck instead of going out of the muffler. As a result, it burnt through the heat shield, the back of the truck, melted the wiring harness, and burned a hole straight through the fuel ta... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 21, 2022
Incident date: Mar 21, 2022
The muffler split open most likely from a clog. Because of that, the exhaust was directed toward the floor of the truck instead of going out of the muffler. As a result, it burnt through the heat shield, the back of the truck, melted the wiring harness, and burned a hole straight through the fuel ta... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 11, 2020
Incident date: Sep 11, 2020
I TURNED ON MY REAR DEFROST THIS MORNING. LEFT MY DRIVEWAY AND GOT MAYBE A HALF MILE AND HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE. IT BLEW A HOLE OUT OF MY BACK DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE. I MEAN IT BLEW A HOLE OUT OF IT. I HAVE SEEN ONLINE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH THIS VEHICLE.THE REAR DEFROST BLEW ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 10, 2020
Incident date: Jul 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED IN PLACE WITH NO ROOM TO MOVE, MAKING IT FEEL LIKE THE PASSENGER WOULD BE STRANGLED. THE CONTACT CALLED HASSETT FORD LOCATED AT 3530 SUNRISE HWY, WANTAGH, NY 11793, (516) 785-7800, AND WAS... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 5, 2020
Incident date: Jul 23, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DUVAL FORD (1616 CASSAT AVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210) WHERE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER CAP CAME DETACHED ALLOWI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 29, 2020
Incident date: May 28, 2020
MY TRANSIT IS ONLY 7 YEAR OLD AND THE CHASIS LOOK REALLY BAD THERE IS A LOT OF RUST IN ALL CHASIS. *TR
ENGINE
Sep 4, 2019
Incident date: Nov 10, 2018
TAKATA RECALL - COOLING SYSTEM, OVERHEATING , DANGER - COULD CAUSE FIRE DUE TO OVER HEATING ! COOLANT LEVEL KEEPS DROPPING , NO WARNING !! ALWAYS WHILE DRIVING ! CAN'T GO FAR ! CAN'T DRIVE VEHICLE !!
ENGINE
Jul 10, 2019
Incident date: Jul 9, 2019
3/19 THE TEMPERATURE GAGE WENT HOT QUICKLY. CHECKED COOLANT, ALTHOUGH FULL IN 2/19 NOW EMPTY. GARAGE COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND CONTACTED DAVIDSON'S FORD WHO ADVISED TO INSTALL A NEW RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT. IN 7/19 TRANSIT BEGAN TO STALL AFTER SHORT DRIVE, THEN ENGINE GOT SO HOT IT STALLED I... Read more
ENGINE
May 1, 2019
Incident date: Mar 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE COOLING GAUGE WENT TO HOT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT COOLANT NEEDED TO BE ADDED. THE CONTACT CALLED DAVIDSON FORD (18621 US-11, WATERTOWN, NY 13601, (315) 873-33... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 26, 2019
Incident date: Mar 28, 2019
MY TRANSIT'S GAUGE WENT TO HOT VERY QUICKLY, I CHECKED THE COOLANT AND IT WAS EMPTY. IT WAS FULL A MONTH AGO. I ADDED COOLANT AND THE GAUGE STILL WENT TO HOT. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY CALLED THE FORD DEALER AND TOLD THEM THE PROBLEM. THEY TOLD MY MECHAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 4, 2019
Incident date: Jan 3, 2019
THE REAR WHEEL ADJUSTERS ARE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED EVERY 15 TO 20 THOUSAND MILES MAINLY ON THE RIGHT REAR WHEELS. WE HAVE ONLY BEEN USING MOTORCRAFT PARTS. THE DRIVER COMPLAINS THAT THERE IS A GRINDING, CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEELS. I HAVE CHECKED WITH THE DEALER TO SEE IF THEY HAV... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Oct 23, 2018
Incident date: Oct 22, 2018
I FOUND PULLING ON TO A 55 MPH HIGHWAY STARTING FROM A GRAVEL LOT, I ALLOW PLENTY OF SPACE FROM TRAFFIC AND, IF I GET THE SLIGHTEST WHEN SPIN, THE POWER DROPS AND I AM HALF IN TRAFFIC AND CAN'T MOVE FOR A FEW SECONDS. I HAVE HAD CARS HONK AND WEAVE AROUND ME TO AVOID COLLISION. I MADE A GREAT DISTAN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 29, 2018
Incident date: Dec 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED GEARS INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT ... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 19, 2018
Incident date: Jan 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE HEATER ON AND IT BLEW COOL AIR. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND NOTICED THAT THE ENG... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 3, 2017
Incident date: Aug 2, 2017
FRONT TURN SIGNALS BURNING THROUGH CONTACT. BOTH SIDES, BOTH CONNECTS THAT I HAVE. GOING TO BE SECOND TIME REPLACING EACH OF THEM ON EACH VEHICLE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 3, 2016
Incident date: Oct 3, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER I AM GOING AT A SLOW OR FAST SPEED, THE DOOR-AJAR NOTIFICATION LIGHT MAY RANDOMLY TURN ON AND STAY ON. SOMETIMES IT WILL TURN ON WHEN FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE. WHEN THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK, EVEN AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 12, 2016
Incident date: Jan 12, 2016
I PURCHASED A 2013 TRANSIT CONNECT FROM A FORD DEALER THIS FALL. STILL UNDER FORD WARRANTY AND PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY THROUGH FORD. TODAY WE GOT OUR FIRST SNOW AND WHILE DRIVING THE TCS KICKED IN AND BASICALLY DISABLED THE VEHICLE. I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE, SO WHILE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 12, 2016
Incident date: Jan 12, 2016
I PURCHASED A 2013 TRANSIT CONNECT FROM A FORD DEALER THIS FALL. STILL UNDER FORD WARRANTY AND PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY THROUGH FORD. TODAY WE GOT OUR FIRST SNOW AND WHILE DRIVING THE TCS KICKED IN AND BASICALLY DISABLED THE VEHICLE. I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE, SO WHILE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jan 12, 2016
Incident date: Jan 12, 2016
I PURCHASED A 2013 TRANSIT CONNECT FROM A FORD DEALER THIS FALL. STILL UNDER FORD WARRANTY AND PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY THROUGH FORD. TODAY WE GOT OUR FIRST SNOW AND WHILE DRIVING THE TCS KICKED IN AND BASICALLY DISABLED THE VEHICLE. I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE, SO WHILE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jan 6, 2016
Incident date: Jan 5, 2016
AFTER LIGHT FREEZING RAIN, I WAS UNABLE TO GET TRACTION GOING UP A SLIGHT HILL THAT IS USUALLY NOT A PROBLEM. I WAS TRYING TO GO 20-25 MILES/ HOUR ON A TWO LANE STREET. I DOWN SHIFTED, I TRIED LESS GAS, I TRIED MORE GAS, NOTHING HELPED. I WAS PASSED BY APPROXIMATELY 50 CARS, 4 OF THEM WERE TOYOT... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 8, 2015
Incident date: Oct 7, 2015
MY SPOUSE REAR ENDED THE ABOVE VEHICLE. SHE SAYS THAT THE STOP LIGHTS WERE VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN IN FULL SUN. INCIDENT OCCURRED IN SLOW AND GO TRAFFIC ON A FREEWAY. WHEN EXCHANGING INFORMATION WITH THE DRIVER, HE STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN REAR ENDED JUST RECENTLY DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM.
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Sep 18, 2015
Incident date: Sep 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FROM THE DRIVE GEAR TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK BUTTON BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEH... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Dec 2, 2013
AS A BUSINESS WE OWN (2) FORD TRANSIT 2013 VEHICLES. BOTH THESE VEHICLES HAD LARGE CRACKS TO APPEAR IN WINDSHIELDS WITH NO REASON. WHEN THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THEY HAD EXPERIENCED COMPLAINTS OF THIS TYPE BUT HAD NO RECALL ON FILE AND THEREFORE HAD NO OTHER RESPONSE. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 6, 2014
Incident date: Sep 8, 2014
VEHICLE STOPS WHEN BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED, THEN MOVES FORWARD WHILE BRAKE PEDAL IS HELD DOWN. VEHICLE THEM MOVES FORWARD ON ITS OWN,AGAIN, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL PEDAL PRESSURE UNTIL PEDAL NEARLY AT FLOOR. NUMEROUS DRIVERS IN THE OFFICE HAVE EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS RET... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 13, 2014
Incident date: Nov 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY UP 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEA... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 20, 2014
Incident date: Jan 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE BALANCED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER W... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 12, 2014
Incident date: Jan 15, 2013
WINTER DRIVING VERY HAZARDOUS, WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR FLUID FREEZES IN COLD WEATHER. SALT BUILD-UP ON WINDSHIELD CAUSES VERY SERIOUS VISIBILITY PROBLEM, FORCING DRIVER OFF THE ROAD TO HAND WASH WINDSHIELD. LOCATION OF RESERVOIR IS THE PROBLEM I BELIEVE............ *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 4, 2014
Incident date: Jan 10, 2013
THE AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL IS TOO SENSITIVE AT LOW SPEEDS AND CUTS ENGINE BACK AND BRAKES THE TIRE WHERE VEHICLE IS STUCK IN SNOW. NO OFF BUTTON EVEN THOUGH OPERATORS MANUAL INDICATES AN OFF BUTTON IF EQUIPPED IS NEEDED UNDER THESE VERY CONDITIONS. LOCAL FORD DEALER CLAIMS ALL NORTH AMERICAN VEH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 17, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH WITH A BAD WIRING HARNESS, THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS A KNOWN SERVICE ISSUE YET FORD DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR FIXING IT. THE DEALER HAS NO IDEA WHEN THEY MAY GET THE REQUIRED PART. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 24, 2014
Incident date: Jan 4, 2014
IN 45 MPH HIGHWAY THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR AT THE STOP SIGN AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CROSS THE ROAD AND INTO A TREE SECTION TOTLING THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jan 24, 2014
Incident date: Jan 4, 2014
IN 45 MPH HIGHWAY THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR AT THE STOP SIGN AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CROSS THE ROAD AND INTO A TREE SECTION TOTLING THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Crash
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
2013 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 / 5 ★★☆☆☆ |
| Frontal Crash | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Side Crash | 2 / 5 ★★☆☆☆ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 2 / 5 ★★☆☆☆ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 25.6% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
59 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 2 |
| 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
SSM 52476
Apr 24, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini
SSM 51536
Apr 4, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe
TSB 22-2066
Apr 26, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due to the bushing at the transmission end of the shifter lever c
TSB 22-2114
Mar 24, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This article supersedes TSB 20-2047 to update the model years affected. Some 2013-2022 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 1-Jan-2013 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold o
TSB 22-2114
Mar 24, 2022
220000 SEATS
This article supersedes TSB 20-2047 to update the model years affected. Some 2013-2022 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 1-Jan-2013 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold o
TSB 21-2152
May 18, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due to the bushing at the transmission end of the shifter lever c
TSB 21-2152
May 18, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due to the bushing at the transmission end of the shifter lever c
TSB 21-2152
May 18, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due to the bushing at the transmission end of the shifter lever c
TSB 21-2033
Mar 10, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due to the bushing at the transmission end of the shifter lever c
TSB 20-2047
Feb 21, 2020
051120 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Some 2013-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 1-Jan-2013 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold or unfold. This may be due to a misrouted cable or a cable that is in nee
TSB 20-2047
Feb 21, 2020
202000 WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Some 2013-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 1-Jan-2013 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold or unfold. This may be due to a misrouted cable or a cable that is in nee
TSB 20-2047
Feb 21, 2020
220000 SEATS
Some 2013-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 1-Jan-2013 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold or unfold. This may be due to a misrouted cable or a cable that is in nee
SSM 48135
Aug 14, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC control valve tester has been provided
SSM 48123
Aug 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA a
SSM 47976
May 10, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran
SSM 47967
May 6, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr
SSM 47850
Apr 26, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr
SSM 47850
Apr 26, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr
SSM 47749
Jan 17, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty replacement parts for Smartlink that are ordered through Ford
tsb18-2179
Jul 4, 2018
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
This article supersedes TSB 18-2084 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2013-2018 Transit Connect vehicles built on 1-Jan-2013 and through 5-Jan-2018 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficul
tsb18-2179
Jul 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This article supersedes TSB 18-2084 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2013-2018 Transit Connect vehicles built on 1-Jan-2013 and through 5-Jan-2018 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficul
SSM 47201
Mar 30, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Linco
TSB18-2084
Mar 14, 2018
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Some 2013-2018 Transit Connect vehicles built on 9-Jan-2013 and through 5-Jan-2018 may exhibit a condition where the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold or unfold. This may be due to a misrouted cable or a cable in need of adjustm
SSM 47080
Feb 14, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. No re
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 46900
Nov 2, 2017
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
SSM 46900
Nov 2, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
SSM 46439
Mar 9, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
SOME 2013-2017 TRANSIT CONNECT VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 13-JAN-2017 MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE PANORAMIC ROOF SHADE. WHEN INSTALLING THE NEW ROOF SHADE THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR THE ROOF SHADE MODULE MAY NEED TO BE EXTENDED IN O
SSM 46332
Jan 24, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
REPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCO
SSM 46327
Jan 23, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013-2016 FIESTA, ESCAPE, TRANSIT CONNECT AND 2013 FUSION VEHICLES WITH A 1.6L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEVEL READING THAT IS UP TO 8 MM ABOVE THE MAXIMUM MARK ON THE ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
SSM 46327
Jan 23, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
2013-2016 FIESTA, ESCAPE, TRANSIT CONNECT AND 2013 FUSION VEHICLES WITH A 1.6L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEVEL READING THAT IS UP TO 8 MM ABOVE THE MAXIMUM MARK ON THE ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
SSM 46295
Jan 10, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TO HELP DIFFERENTIATE ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM OTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES, A NEW WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT ENGINE OIL DYE IS AVAILABLE. WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 303-00 HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFERENCE THE NEW WHITE-COLORED DYE. THE NEW WHITE FL
SSM 46102
Sep 30, 2016
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb
SSM 46102
Sep 30, 2016
150000 SEAT BELTS
Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
44863
Jul 1, 2015
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO
ASI-44451
Mar 1, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING.
ASI-44451
Mar 1, 2014
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING.
ASI-44296
Nov 1, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
FORD: THE REMOVAL OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, WHICH DO NOT HAVE THE DELETE OPTION, WILL ILLUMINATE AIRBAG DISABLE INDICATOR AND SRS WARNING LAMP IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL 2010-2013 TRANSIT CONNECT. *PE
ASI-44296
Nov 1, 2013
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
FORD: THE REMOVAL OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, WHICH DO NOT HAVE THE DELETE OPTION, WILL ILLUMINATE AIRBAG DISABLE INDICATOR AND SRS WARNING LAMP IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL 2010-2013 TRANSIT CONNECT. *PE
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD TRANSIT CONNECT across all model years (2010, 2022).
76
Total Recalls
746
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
40
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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