Is the 2016 Ford Transit Connect windshield covered by a recall?

Yes. Recall 22V192000 covers 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles where the front windshield may have inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure. Dealers inspect and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield free of charge.

Does the 2016 Transit Connect have a sunroof or panoramic roof recall?

Yes. Recall 20V260000 covers 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof due to a possible improper bond between the roof panel and body. Ford removes, cleans, and reinstalls the roof panel free of charge.

How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2016 Transit Connect?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2016 model year, which is 21% of the 104 total complaints filed for that year, the highest share among Transit Connect model years shown in the data.

At what mileage do these windshield and roof problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Transit Connect is 48,000 miles.

Have these visibility issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Transit Connect shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

2016 Ford Transit Connect Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect, 21% of all 104 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 48,000. Two related recalls cover windshield adhesion and panoramic roof bonding issues.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 22; 21% of 104
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 48,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Panoramic sunroof or moon roof detaches or separates from the frame while driving at highway speeds, in some cases flying off the vehicle.
Windshield seal or adhesive fails, causing the windshield to loosen or detach from the vehicle body, sometimes noticed only when cleaning the glass.
Windshield leaks let water pour into the cabin around the roof area during rain.
Wiper motors stop working, and in some cases the wiper blades hit each other, making visibility difficult in rain.
Windshield glare is reported as a safety hazard while driving.
Owners report delays getting recall repairs completed because replacement glass or roof parts were on backorder.

When 2016 Ford Transit Connect visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2018, latest Jun 17, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to Jun 2026; peak Mar 2020 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect

NHTSA 22V192000Mar 25, 2022Visibility & Wipers39,720 vehicles
Visibility:windshield
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles. The front windshield may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure.
Risk: During a crash, the windshield may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S20.
NHTSA 20V260000May 8, 2020Visibility & Wipers5,088 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.
Risk: If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Transit Connect model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (12%)
20116 (25%)
20128 (31%)
20131 (3%)
20148 (6%)
20152 (3%)
201622 (21%)
20176 (21%)
20183 (14%)
20194 (8%)
20205 (16%)
20211 (13%)
20221 (17%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Ford Transit Connect windshield covered by a recall?: Yes. Recall 22V192000 covers 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles where the front windshield may have inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure. Dealers inspect and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield free of charge.
Does the 2016 Transit Connect have a sunroof or panoramic roof recall?: Yes. Recall 20V260000 covers 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof due to a possible improper bond between the roof panel and body. Ford removes, cleans, and reinstalls the roof panel free of charge.
How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2016 Transit Connect?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2016 model year, which is 21% of the 104 total complaints filed for that year, the highest share among Transit Connect model years shown in the data.
At what mileage do these windshield and roof problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Transit Connect is 48,000 miles.
Have these visibility issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Transit Connect shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.