8 recalls found. |
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 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2021-08-02
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 transit and 2021 transit connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (alr) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 13, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21c18.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2021-08-02
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 transit and 2021 transit connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (alr) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 13, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21c18.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - 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 #6 - 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 #7 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2021-08-02
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 transit and 2021 transit connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (alr) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 14, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 30, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21c18.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2021-08-02
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 transit and 2021 transit connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (alr) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 14, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 30, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21c18.
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.nhtsa.gov.