2016 Ford Transit Connect: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The newest campaign is 25V572000. NHTSA received the report on 3 Sep 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V572000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

10 campaigns, newest first. 8,928,629 units in total.

25V5720003 Sep 2025Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
23V50200021 Jul 2023Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
22V41300010 Jun 2022Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
22V19200025 Mar 2022Visibility / Windshield
21V37600024 May 2021Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
20V3310008 Jun 2020Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
20V30500027 May 2020Seat Belts / Pretensioner
20V2600008 May 2020Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
16V6430006 Sep 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
16V48200029 Jun 2016Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

25V572000Received 3 Sep 2025. 1,456,417 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S89. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jan 2026.
23V502000Received 21 Jul 2023. 112,225 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S36. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Feb 2024.
22V413000Received 10 Jun 2022. 2,925,968 units.
Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S43. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Oct 2022.
22V192000Received 25 Mar 2022. 39,720 units.
Visibility / Windshield
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles. The front windshield may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
During a crash, the windshield may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the windshield and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S20.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S20. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 May 2022.
21V376000Received 24 May 2021. 192,080 units.
Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S24. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jun 2021.
20V331000Received 8 Jun 2020. 2,147,323 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jul 2020.
20V305000Received 27 May 2020. 1,616 units.
Seat Belts / Pretensioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Transit Connect vehicles. The front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S25.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2020.
20V260000Received 8 May 2020. 5,088 units.
Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S22. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Aug 2020.
16V643000Received 6 Sep 2016. 2,046,297 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jan 2017.
16V482000Received 29 Jun 2016. 1,895 units.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through June 16, 2016. The brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) pump may be contaminated with metallic debris. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the brake HCU pump is contaminated, the performance of the electronic stability control and related brake systems may degrade, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake HCU pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C10.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16C10. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Aug 2016.

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Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2016 Ford Transit Connect
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
RQ19005	Recall query	Door Latch Failures	Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch	19 Dec 2019	7 Feb 2022	20V177000
PE16001	Preliminary evaluation	Door Latch Failure	Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch	16 Jan 2016	29 Oct 2016	16V643000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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20134
201415
201510
201610
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20208
20214
20221

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2016 Ford Transit ConnectThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2016 Ford Transit Connect: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/transit-connect/2016/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect?: 8,928,629 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford Transit Connect have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns for the Ford Transit Connect, model years 2010 to 2022. 10 of them name the 2016 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.