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2018 Ford Transit Connect

6 open recalls

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 Back over prevention

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.

A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

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

Free repair · 200,237 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V442000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

A roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which can result in the panel detaching from the vehicle.

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

Free repair · 1,315 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V294000 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 Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

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

Free repair · 776 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V229000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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