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2011 Ford Transit Connect recalls and problems

1 recall and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.

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recalls
24
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Ford Transit Connect recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA campaign 12V374000 · reported August 2, 2012 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 16,330 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 11, 2026 · 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). Ford explained it effects certain model years, produced during a certain time, at a certain manufacture facility. My vehicle meets all of the parameters…

Mar 25, 2020 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 15,000 miles

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.. THIS HAS DAMAGED 3 SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS IN 117,000 MILES STARTED ST 15000 MILES AND GETTING WORSE AT DEALER AGAIN

Jun 13, 2019 · Power train · 155,650 miles

TRANSMISSION IS LOCKED AND IS BURN

Apr 4, 2019 · Electrical system · 27,900 miles

MULTIPLE TIMES, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SEEMS TO JUST SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. WITH NO WARNING ALL THE LIGHTS AND DASH INDICATORS WILL FLASH AND ALL GO OUT. ENGINE WILL BRIEFLY RUN, THEN QUIT. SEVERAL TIMES BEEN VERY LUCKY TO GET OFF ROAD OR FREEWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. FORD DEALER WORKED ON IT FOR 1+ YRS, REPLACED…

Mar 4, 2019 · Service brakes · 117,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO DECELERATE. ALSO, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. PRATER FORD (704 S WALL ST…

Transit Connect model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2010 24241
2011 12400
2012 12611
2013 43230
2014 1512731

Across all years, the 2014 Transit Connect has the most complaints (127). All Ford Transit Connect years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Ford Transit Connect have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Ford Transit Connect, the most recent reported on August 2, 2012 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Transit Connect?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility/wiper (6 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).
How many 2011 Ford Transit Connect complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 24 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 11, 2026.