Vehicle recall 21V977000 · December 16, 2021
2014 Ford Transit Connect
An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which may result in the panel separating from the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which may result in the panel separating from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- Panoramic roof panel separation while driving can increase the risk of an injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 16V-695. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S35.
- Notes
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V977000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 16, 2021
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16S35
- Owner notification
- January 21, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 311
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Transit Connect (2014): 2014
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