2018 Ford Transit Connect Review

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Back over prevention:software

Recall Number: 

25V442000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

25S72

Number of vehicles affected: 

200061

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. 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.

Defect Consequence: 

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Visibility:fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly

Recall Number: 

24V294000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

24S29

Number of vehicles affected: 

1315

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Transit Connect vehicles. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which can result in the panel detaching from the vehicle.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S29.

Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)

Recall Number: 

22V413000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

22S43

Number of vehicles affected: 

2925968

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.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action: 

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 notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable

Recall Number: 

21V631000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

21S39

Number of vehicles affected: 

30

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.

Defect Consequence: 

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.

Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)

Recall Number: 

21V376000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

21S24

Number of vehicles affected: 

192080

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.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Structure:body:door/window:emergency exit

Recall Number: 

19V439000

Manufactured from: 

2018-08-01 to 2019-04-01

Number of vehicles affected: 

15

Defect Description: 

LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.

Defect Consequence: 

If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action: 

LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V333000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

18E-076

Manufactured from: 

2014-08-01 to 2019-03-29

Number of vehicles affected: 

544

Defect Description: 

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. 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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V332000

Manufactured from: 

2016-01-01 to 2018-07-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

90

Defect Description: 

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back 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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V329000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

18E-076

Manufactured from: 

2015-01-01 to 2018-07-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

360

Defect Description: 

Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Fenton Mobility will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V313000

Manufactured from: 

2014-10-10 to 2018-11-01

Number of vehicles affected: 

2080

Defect Description: 

Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V252000

Manufactured from: 

2018-06-01 to 2018-07-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

15

Defect Description: 

Waldoch Crafts, Inc. (Waldoch) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part number 43705. 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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Waldoch customer service at 1-651-464-3215.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V247000

Manufactured from: 

2017-09-01 to 2018-06-01

Number of vehicles affected: 

4

Defect Description: 

Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royal) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats recalled under 18E-076. 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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V238000

Manufactured from: 

2019-01-14 to 2019-02-14

Number of vehicles affected: 

12

Defect Description: 

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. 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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V229000

Manufactured from: 

2016-08-23 to 2016-08-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

776

Defect Description: 

TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. 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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V205000

Manufactured from: 

2015-02-24 to 2018-07-10

Number of vehicles affected: 

471

Defect Description: 

Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.

Power train:driveline:universal joint

Recall Number: 

19V103000

Manufactured from: 

2015-01-01 to 2019-02-15

Number of vehicles affected: 

174

Defect Description: 

XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.

Defect Consequence: 

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.

Corrective Action: 

XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.

Seats

Recall Number: 

18V782000

Manufactured from: 

2018-05-29 to 2018-10-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

475

Defect Description: 

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.