Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Ford Transit Connect has 1 recall, 24 complaints.
1
Recalls
24
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 8, 2026
12V374000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in inco...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Passenger side wiper arm came off during a recent rain storm. I have contacted my local Ford dealer... |
| Mar 24, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | WHEN HALF OR 3/4 LOADED GOING UP A HILL ON HWY VAN DOWN SHIFTS A JERKS IN TO GEAR . FEELS LIKE YOU ... |
| May 10, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION IS LOCKED AND IS BURN |
| Apr 3, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MULTIPLE TIMES, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SEEMS TO JUST SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. WITH NO WARNING ALL TH... |
| Feb 1, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BR... |
| Jul 29, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | WHEN LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VAN IT DOES NOT ALWAYS UNLOCK THE BACK DOORS FOR THE SLIDING DOORS HA... |
| Jul 2, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ABOUT A WEEK AGO AND DID A BASIC TUNEUP, OIL CHANGE AND SPARK PLUGS. I ORDERE... |
| Dec 9, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | DRIVING ON THE FREE WAY AT 80 MPH AND CAR STALLS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON. PULLE... |
| Nov 11, 2015 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS RUN ALL THE TIME. |
| Oct 28, 2015 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | WE HAD A WINDSHIELD WIPER FLY OFF WHILE DRIVING IN A STORM. WHEN WE BROUGHT IT TO REPAIR SHOP THE O... |
| Jun 15, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AT 20 MPH, THE CONTACT ... |
| Apr 29, 2014 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED... |
| Mar 14, 2014 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | DRIVING ON HIGHWAY I-95 ON A RAINY NIGHT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WENT OFF THE WIND... |
| Aug 7, 2013 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | WHILE DRIVING IN THE DOWN POURING RAIN THE VEHICLE WIPERS CAME OFF CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO COME TO A S... |
| May 6, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ... |
| Mar 1, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FRONT TURN SIGNALS REPEATEDLY STOP FUNCTIONING - AFTER CHANGING BULBS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT SHORTIN... |
| Feb 8, 2013 | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS ADAPTED FOR WHEELCHAIR USE. THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE. VEHICLE SHUTS... |
| Sep 17, 2012 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE WRENCH SYM... |
| Aug 6, 2012 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | RE: SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 12S36/NHTSA RECALL 12V-374. WHILE AT MY DEALERSHIP MAC HAIK FORD, 7201 S ... |
| May 4, 2012 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND SWAY ... |