Recalls for your 2018 Ford Transit Connect

Recalls for 2018 Ford Transit Connect

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)


Posted on: 2021-05-24
Description
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
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD


Posted on: 2021-05-24
Description
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
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)


Posted on: 2021-05-24
Description
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
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD


Posted on: 2021-05-24
Description
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
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.