2012 Ford Transit Connect Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Ford Transit Connect, and owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
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.
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.
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,602 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the front driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts were damp followin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 8, 2026 · Structure
“1. The heat shielding around the exhaust system failed to protect the fuel tank from exhaust heat. Heat from the exhaust system melted holes in the fuel tank, causing fuel to leak from the tank. The p”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 20, 2024 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect (Transit Connect Van, Transit Connect Wagon FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–22 / 26–27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Ford Transit Connect model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Transit Connect model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ford Transit Connect | 2 | 42 |
| 2011 Ford Transit Connect | 1 | 24 |
| 2012 Ford Transit Connect | 1 | 26 |
| 2013 Ford Transit Connect | 4 | 32 |
| 2014 Ford Transit Connect | 15 | 127 |
| 2015 Ford Transit Connect | 10 | 66 |
| 2016 Ford Transit Connect | 10 | 104 |
| 2017 Ford Transit Connect | 6 | 28 |
| 2018 Ford Transit Connect | 6 | 22 |
| 2019 Ford Transit Connect | 8 | 51 |
| 2020 Ford Transit Connect | 8 | 32 |
| 2021 Ford Transit Connect | 4 | 9 |
| 2022 Ford Transit Connect | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 Ford Transit Connect | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2012 Ford Transit Connect
How do I know if my 2012 Ford Transit Connect has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Ford Transit Connect; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V374000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.