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2015 Ford Transit Connect

10 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,456,417 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V572000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 112,225 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V502000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

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.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,925,968 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V413000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.

5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 192,080 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V376000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,147,323 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.

An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 5,088 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V260000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.

6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 208,584 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V209000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,046,297 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V643000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.

Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 184,519 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V406000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 54,543 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V005000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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