2016 Ford Transit Connect Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect, 16% of its 104 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 57,000 miles. Three related recalls cover door latches and door latch pawls on this model.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 17
- 16% of 104
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 57,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Panoramic roof glass panels have detached or dislodged from the frame while driving, in some cases flying off at highway speed.
- Front door latch pawls can crack, preventing doors from latching securely, which is the subject of a related recall.
- Windshields have come loose or cracked, with some owners reporting the glass separated from the frame.
- Water leaks through the roof and windshield seals, dripping onto the dashboard and soaking interior carpet.
- Front seat brackets have fractured, leaving seats unsecured in their mountings.
- Cargo doors fail to latch and can swing open while the vehicle is moving, sometimes bending the door rail.
When 2016 Ford Transit Connect body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 30, 2017, latest Jul 20, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect
- NHTSA 23V502000Jul 21, 2023Structure & Body112,225 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Risk: An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.
- NHTSA 20V331000Jun 8, 2020Structure & Body2,147,323 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
- NHTSA 16V643000Sep 6, 2016Structure & Body2,046,297 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Structure & Body complaints by Transit Connect model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Ford Transit Connect have?
- NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Transit Connect, which is 16% of its 104 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect's doors or body?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three recalls covering Structure & Body issues on the 2016 Transit Connect, including campaigns 23V502000 and 16V643000 for door latch pawls that may crack and prevent doors from latching.
- At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 57,000 miles.
- Did the roof or window issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Transit Connect.
- Is 2016 a bad year for the Transit Connect compared to other years?
- The 2016 model's 16% share of complaints in this area is lower than the 2014 (35%) and 2015 (33%) model years, based on NHTSA data for this component.