The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V192000·Announced 2022-03-25

Ford Recalls 2016 and 2020 Transit Connects for Windshield Adhesion Defect

Ford is recalling 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles because the front windshield may have inadequate adhesion to the body, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (windshield adhesion) where the component may detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles. The front windshield on these vehicles may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure.

During a crash, the windshield may detach from the vehicle, which increases the risk of injury. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2022.

Dealers will inspect the windshield and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
39,720

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRANSIT CONNECT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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