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US recalls (1)
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Visual system
2014-04-15 · campaign 2014-134
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.
Other
2012-07-30 · campaign 2012-242
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.
Owner complaints (26)
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford Transit Connect (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 32).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 6 | |
| Visibility | 5 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD | 2★ | 3★ | 2★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Ford Transit Connect version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Transit Connect Van 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Transit Connect Wagon FWD 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 22 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.