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2013 Ford Transit Connect recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 32
Latest campaign: Jun 10, 2022

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Jun 10, 2022	22V413000 21V376000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Mar 27, 2017	17V209000
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	Nov 5, 2014	14V706000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 10, 2022Latest campaign


Jun 10, 202222V413000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V413000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
May 24, 202121V376000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V376000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V376000 · May 24, 2021
Mar 27, 201717V209000	Engine and engine cooling: engine If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V209000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil. Risk If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09. Campaign NHTSA 17V209000 · Mar 27, 2017
Nov 5, 201414V706000	Equipment adaptive/mobility If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V706000 What's wrong Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Risk If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. Remedy Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041. Campaign NHTSA 14V706000 · Nov 5, 2014

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 component32

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

32Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Power train	7	22	1
Engine	5	16	0
Structure	4	13	0
Electrical system	3	9	0
Service brakes	3	9	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	9	0
Unknown or other	2	6	0
Exterior lighting	2	6	1
Vehicle speed control	2	6	0
Suspension	1	3	0
Latches/locks/linkages	1	3	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	3	0
Seat belts	1	3	0
Wheels	1	3	0
Visibility/wiper	1	3	0

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. 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

Suspension
“The Front Suspension Subframe Crossmember had rusted though and the front tires become out of alignment SUDDENLY causing the vehicle to veer of course.”
Filed 03/25/2024 · ODI 11579235
Power train
“Power transmission failure due to electrical issues. 63k miles only.”
Filed 06/12/2023 · ODI 11526579
Power train
“Transmission. I was driving down the road in my Ford transit going 65 miles an hour I I started to have major transmission problems from traffic slow down so I slow down with it down to 30 miles an hour after doing so…”
Filed 07/14/2022 · ODI 11473987

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2013 Ford Transit Connect recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Transit Connect have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford Transit Connect. The most recent, 22V413000 (reported June 10, 2022), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Ford Transit Connect recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1), equipment adaptive/mobility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Ford Transit Connect?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 32 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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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