Ford Transit Connect Lemon Law Claims

Safety recall

Seat Belts: Front: Retractor

NHTSA 21V592000 · Reported 2021-07-30 · Manufacturer campaign 21C18

The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Ford Motor Company.

Reported condition: “The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor …”

Safety recall

Power Train: Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod / Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)

NHTSA 21V376000 · Reported 2021-05-24 · Manufacturer campaign 21S24

The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Ford Motor Company.

Reported condition: “The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.”

Safety recall

Power Train: Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod / Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)

NHTSA 22V413000 · Reported 2022-06-10 · Manufacturer campaign 22S43

The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Ford Motor Company.

Reported condition: “The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.”

Safety recall

Back Over Prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V442000 · Reported 2025-06-27 · Manufacturer campaign 25S72

The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Ford Motor Company.

Reported condition: “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.”

Consumer allegations · 4 distinct reports

Transmission and driveline

Received: 2023-01-08 through 2026-05-22

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed.

Consumer allegations · 3 distinct reports

Brakes and stability control

Received: 2022-08-14 through 2026-05-22

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2), shifting or acceleration (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings.

Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports

Equipment and other reported systems

Received: 2022-08-14 through 2026-04-03

The text includes references to shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings.

Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports

Engine and cooling

Received: 2023-01-08 through 2024-03-13

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings.

Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports

Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance

Received: 2024-03-13 through 2026-05-22

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration.

Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports

Fuel and propulsion

Received: 2023-01-08

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis.

Service information · 23 distinct communications

Equipment and other reported systems

Communication dates: 2021-05-18 through 2026-03-25

The text includes references to software or module updates (8), warnings or diagnostic codes (2), shifting or acceleration (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 17 distinct communications

Electrical systems and software

Communication dates: 2021-03-25 through 2026-03-07

The text includes references to software or module updates (9), charging or battery concerns (7), warnings or diagnostic codes (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 10 distinct communications

Transmission and driveline

Communication dates: 2021-03-10 through 2026-01-08

The text includes references to shifting or acceleration (3), warnings or diagnostic codes (2), software or module updates (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 2 distinct communications

Engine and cooling

Communication dates: 2021-11-23 through 2024-03-06

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (2), warnings or diagnostic codes (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Airbags, belts, and seating

Communication dates: 2022-03-24

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Suspension, wheels, and tires

Communication dates: 2022-04-28

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance

Communication dates: 2022-06-29

The text includes references to software or module updates (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Body and closures

Communication dates: 2023-04-04

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

NHTSA safety-data entry

VAN · FWD

Frontal: 4 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars

These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.

Source cautions: This vehicle rolled onto its side (one-quarter turn) after impact in a side MDB NCAP test. During the side pole impact test, the roof buckled significantly and the windshield separated from the roof.

NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2021 Ford Transit Connect, VAN · FWD

NHTSA safety-data entry

WAGON · FWD

Overall: 4 of 5 stars · Frontal: 4 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.

Source cautions: This vehicle rolled onto its side (one-quarter turn) after impact in a side MDB NCAP test. During the side pole impact test, the roof buckled significantly and the windshield separated from the roof.

NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2021 Ford Transit Connect, WAGON · FWD

Safety recall

Back Over Prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V442000 · Reported 2025-06-27 · Manufacturer campaign 25S72

The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Ford Motor Company.

Reported condition: “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.”

Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports

Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance

Received: 2025-05-01 through 2026-06-04

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), software or module updates (1), leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration.

Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports

Engine and cooling

Received: 2025-05-01 through 2025-08-24

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), software or module updates (1), leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings.

Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports

Electrical systems and software

Received: 2025-10-29 through 2026-08-30

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence.

Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports

Equipment and other reported systems

Received: 2025-11-13 through 2026-08-30

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), leaks or water entry (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings.

Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports

Transmission and driveline

Received: 2025-05-01

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), software or module updates (1), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed.

Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports

Body and closures

Received: 2026-08-30

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts.

Service information · 16 distinct communications

Equipment and other reported systems

Communication dates: 2022-03-08 through 2026-03-25

The text includes references to software or module updates (4), leaks or water entry (2), warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 5 distinct communications

Electrical systems and software

Communication dates: 2022-06-21 through 2026-03-07

The text includes references to software or module updates (5), charging or battery concerns (4). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 3 distinct communications

Transmission and driveline

Communication dates: 2022-08-10 through 2026-01-08

The text includes references to software or module updates (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 2 distinct communications

Engine and cooling

Communication dates: 2021-11-23 through 2024-03-06

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (2), warnings or diagnostic codes (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 2 distinct communications

Body and closures

Communication dates: 2022-08-17 through 2023-04-04

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 2 distinct communications

Brakes and stability control

Communication dates: 2022-10-06 through 2022-12-16

The text includes references to noise or vibration (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance

Communication dates: 2022-04-06

The text includes references to software or module updates (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Suspension, wheels, and tires

Communication dates: 2022-04-28

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports

Transmission and driveline

Received: 2026-07-16

The text includes references to shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed.

Service information · 8 distinct communications

Electrical systems and software

Communication dates: 2023-03-15 through 2026-03-07

The text includes references to software or module updates (4), charging or battery concerns (3). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 6 distinct communications

Equipment and other reported systems

Communication dates: 2023-06-08 through 2025-12-02

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), leaks or water entry (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Body and closures

Communication dates: 2023-04-04

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance

Communication dates: 2023-08-31

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Engine and cooling

Communication dates: 2024-03-06

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Transmission and driveline

Communication dates: 2025-12-18

The text includes references to software or module updates (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 4 distinct communications

Equipment and other reported systems

Communication dates: 2024-04-03 through 2025-12-02

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), leaks or water entry (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Transmission and driveline

Communication dates: 2024-01-17

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.