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2012 Ford Transit Connect Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford Transit Connect, most often about the visibility and wipers (35% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is 9th of 14 Transit Connect model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2012 Ford Transit Connect problems
Visibility and wipers
9 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Put on rear defrost back door passenger window exploded from inside the vehicle we were traveling on freeway at about 55 MPH heard a loud noise no glass inside vehicle so it exploded from the inside of truck. Very dangerous with glass shattered big hole in glass after initial noise pop.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that when the rear defroster was activated, the rear window fractured. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired by safelite auto glass. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Engine
6 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 37,500 miles.
The vehicle was driving normal in suburban traffic. Stop & go with speeds up to 40 MPH. During stop at light the check engine lite came on and the vehicle would not accelerate. The yellow check engine lite is on. The vehicle is in limp mode. Obdii codes: p0122, p0222, p2111, p2135. Throttle body failure.
Vehicle was being driven on expressway. Lose of power and the check engine lite came on. Idled the vehicle off the expressway and had towed to bredemann Ford in glenview, il. Throttle body was replaced under the 3 year/36k mile warranty.
Electrical
4 complaints · 15%On start up after it has been warm and then gotten cold vehicle check engine light comes on and ecu stores codes p2101,p2111 and p2135. Throttle body becomes disabled and vehicle will run poorly and not accelerate. Replaced with new Ford throttle body assembly part# 8s4z9e926b @ this time in december. Fixed problem…
As I'm driving home, I start to smell an unusual odor. I get home , pull in drive, turn off transit and start unloading groceries. This is when I notice smoke coming from the dashboard. I continue to unload while I keep an eye on the smoke. It worsens and I realize it was on fire and by now there were orange drops of…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2012 Ford Transit Connect. While driving approximately 15 MPH over a speed bump, the tire pressure warning indicator began to illuminate on the instrument panel continuously until the engine was turned off. The similar failure occurred five times whenever traveling over uneven road surfaces. The…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 12%On start up after it has been warm and then gotten cold vehicle check engine light comes on and ecu stores codes p2101,p2111 and p2135. Throttle body becomes disabled and vehicle will run poorly and not accelerate. Replaced with new Ford throttle body assembly part# 8s4z9e926b @ this time in december. Fixed problem…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Ford Transit Connect recalls
Visibility and wipers: windshield wiper/washer
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2012 Ford Transit Connect
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Transit Connect?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (9 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); engine (6 complaints, typically around 37,500 miles); electrical (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Ford Transit Connect have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 2, 2012 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Ford Transit Connect?
- It is 9th of 14 Transit Connect model years by number of complaints, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.