Ford Transit Connect 2012

• Recall 92015 [USA]: If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  ford's recall campaign number is 12s36.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.

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• Recall R/2013/007 [UK]: Brake fluid may leak - braking efficiency may be affected
  The rear brake pipe bracket to axle securing bolt may fail due to inconsistencies in bolt manufacture. Low clamp load of the joint could lead to bolt failure and subsequent fatigue failure of the rear brake bundy pipe. This would result loss of brake fluid and significantly reduced brake performance (single circuit brake operation only and soft brake pedal).
  the original bolt will be replaced with a new bolt and locking nut.

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• Recall R/2013/028 [UK]: Possible brake failure
  It is possible that the material specification of the brake pedal pin retaining "r" clip is not correct. This can cause the spring tension of the clip to reduce. If not rectified there is a possibility that the "r" clip could become detached which can result in the separation of the brake pedal and the brake booster push rod. This will result in brake failure.
  recall all affected vehicles and replace the "r" clip with a new quality assured one.

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• Recall R/2015/177 [UK]: Tow bar may fail
  A non approved tow bar was fitted during manufacture. The rating of the fitted towbar is below the vehicles approved gross train mass (gtm) and could fail if the vehicle is loaded to it's maximum gtm.
  on affected vehicles replace tow bar with an approved towbar of the correct rating.

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• Recall R/2018/009 [UK]: The engine cylinder head may crack
  Localized overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack.This may cause a pressurized oil leak which in extreme circumstances could result in a fire in the engine compartment.
  on affected vehicles inspect engine and cooling system. Replace affected components and fit a coolant level sensor along with associated software to provide and audible and visual warning to the driver.

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• Recall R/2018/194 [UK]: Clutch pressure plate may fracture
  A number of vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.
  to prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with engine stop start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the instrument panel ?Wrench light? And de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have engine stop start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.

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• Recall 2014134 [Canada]: Visual system
  Certain vehicles may not comply with canada motor vehicle safety standard 205 - glazing materials. The lower edge of the center sun-shade area of the windshield is not marked in accordance with the requirements of the standard. Correction: no corrective recall action is required as this technical non-compliance is deemed to be non-safety related.

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• Recall 2012242 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the wiper arm pivot pins could become loose, causing noisy wiper operation and inconsistent clearing of the windshield. Continued usage could cause the driver and/or passenger side wiper arm to separate, resulting in a loss of wiper function on that side. Loss of windshield wiping function, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace the wiper arm assemblies.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Ford Transit Connect 2012 as well as their FCC IDs if available

• 2xOR-FRD-8042: 2 x 2010-2017 Ford Transit Connect Fiesta / 3-Button Remote Head (No Blade) / PN: 164-R8042 / KR55WK47899 / Tibbe / Chip 80 bit (OEM) (BUNDLE OF 2)
  FCC ID: KR55WK47899
• ST-H91: 2004-2013 Jaguar / Ford Transit Connect H91 6-cut Tibbe Transponder Key SHELL (No Chip) (AFTERMARKET)
• EKB-FD-1083: 2010 - 2013 Ford Transit Connect / Remote Head Key Tibbe Blade Section (EKB-FD-1083)
• RHK-FRD028: 2010-2017 Ford Transit Connect Fiesta / 3-Button Remote Head Key / PN: 164-R8042 / KR55WK47899 / Tibbe / Chip 80 bit (OEM Refurb)
  FCC ID: KR55WK47899
• OR-FRD-8042: 2010-2017 Ford Transit Connect Fiesta / 3-Button Remote Head (No Blade) / PN: 164-R8042 / KR55WK47899 / Tibbe / Chip 80 bit (OEM)
  FCC ID: KR55WK47899
• K-H91: Ford H91 / 2010-2013 Transit Connect / 80-Bit Tibbe Transponder Key / (AFTERMARKET)

Could not drive in slushy snow, vehicle self cut power in middle of road, there is no way to disable traction control so vehicle can spin to gain forward movement. This situation almost caused head on collision with oncoming vehicle. I had to keep backing up to try to gain forward motion. If i had been able to disable traction control so the vehicle could spin just a little, i would have had no incident. This situation is very unsafe in the snowy conditions. In reading about this, other people have had the same issue. To disable this system people are pulling the fuse on these vehicles to solve this issue. This is very unsafe. Ford needs to install an temporary interrupt to solve this very unsafe condition.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford transit connect. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate. The driver's view was obstructed while driving in the rain on more than one occasion. Luther family ford (3302 36th street south, fargo, north dakota 58104, (701) 282-2350) diagnosed that the rivets on the wipers were too short and the pivot pin was faulty. The contact stated that the rivets on the windshield wipers were replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v374000 (visibility) as a potential cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Tl* 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 approximate failure mileage was 67,000. 2nd time it broke *tt

Twice in 113,214 miles the throttle body has failed at speed. This is a sudden loss of power anywhere, anytime day or night--just out of power and scrambling for a safe place to stop. The first failure was with 36,366 miles in a snow storm. The second failure was in traffic on the freeway. No notification from ford that this is a known problem has been forthcoming. The replacement part ford installed the first time was also bad and has failed at 113,214 miles. This is a dangerous failure, going from 65 mph to 5 mph in moments. There's confusion, panic to get the emergency lights on, and a struggle to get out of the way.

When attempting to accelerate from a partial or complete stop, there are times when the gas pedal is pushed all the way to the floor and finally the vehicle takes off. I have had numerous occasions when i have almost run into the vehicle in front of me after taking off from a stop light or stop sign. I have take the vehicle to the dealer we purchased vehicle from new and they can't find anything wrong.

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. *js

As you are sitting in the driver's seat, the part of the van's body that connects the front window to the door jam is so wide that it blocks your (the driver's) view. This makes it difficult and/or impossible for the driver to see signage that's on a median and/or oncoming traffic or pedestrians. Mirrors do not solve this problem because they tell you what is in back of you and the view that is blocked is in front of you. I have gotten a ticket for making a u-turn in a no-u-turn zone and have nearly had an accident (on-coming biker) due to this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford transit connect. The contact stated that the dashboard deteriorated, warped and the framework was visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs over three times but the failure was recurring. The contact later noticed the presence of a leak. The contact further inspected the vehicle and noticed that the seams near the windshield had become loose, causing water to leak into the vehicle through the dashboard and windshield. The dealer used an epoxy seal to repair the vehicle however, the repair caused damage to the windshield which became cracked. Additionally, an unknown gray substance was leaking into the vehicle near the windshield and dashboard area. The dealer then referred the contact to an independent dealer, who replaced the windshield. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148.

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. *js

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• C1753 [1] Hydraulic Clutch Actuator Valve Signal Fault
• P2111 [2] Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Open
• P2135 [2] Throttle/Pedal Pos Sensor/Switch A / B Voltage Correlation
• P0222 [1] Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low Input
• P0122 [1] Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low Input
• P2101 [1] Throttle Actuator "A" Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance