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NHTSA Recall #20V260000 — FORD Transit Connect VISIBILITY

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ID: #20V260000 MFR: Ford Motor Company

What This Recall Means

Component

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22.
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What happened

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.

Risk if unfixed

If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22.

Original NHTSA model designations: FORD Transit Connect

Affected Vehicles

2017 FORD Transit Connect
2016 FORD Transit Connect
2015 FORD Transit Connect
2014 FORD Transit Connect

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #20V260000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2017 FORD Transit Connect safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY recall for the 2017 FORD Transit Connect? (Campaign #20V260000)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle. If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22.