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2011 Ford Transit Connect recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
24
Latest campaign
Aug 2, 2012

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Visibility1Aug 2, 2012

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 2, 2012Latest campaign
Aug 2, 201212V374000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V374000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.
Risk
If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign
NHTSA 12V374000 · Aug 2, 2012
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component24

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
24Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Visibility/wiper625000
Power train417000
Engine417000
Electrical system417000
Service brakes28000
Vehicle speed control28000
Traction control system28000
Electronic stability control (ESC)14000
Structure14000
Exterior lighting14000
Steering14000
Suspension14000
Unknown or other14000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Visibility/wiper

    “Passenger side wiper arm came off during a recent rain storm. I have contacted my local Ford dealer and Ford Customer Service in regards to 12s36 (NHTSA #12v-374).”

    Filed 03/11/2026 · ODI 11723576
  • Power train

    “When half or 3/4 loaded going up a hill on hwy van down shifts a jerks in to gear . Feels like you got kicked off a horse . Most noticable between 40mph and 50 mph..”

    Filed 03/25/2020 · ODI 11319275
  • Power train

    “Transmission is locked and is burn”

    Filed 06/13/2019 · ODI 11219797

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2011 Ford Transit Connect recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Transit Connect have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2011 Ford Transit Connect. The most recent, 12V374000 (reported August 2, 2012), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Ford Transit Connect?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Ford Transit Connect?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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