Ford Transit Connect Recalled Over Windshield Adhesion Safety Issue

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2016 and 2020 Ford Transit Connect models due to a windshield adhesion safety issue. Select 2020-2021 Ford F-Series vehicles and 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E models were also recently recalled for this same problem.

The defect: in affected vehicles, the front windshield may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure.

The hazards: during a crash, the windshield may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition.

Components: windshield.

Affected vehicles: select 2016 and 2020 Ford Transit Connect models built between December 1^st, 2015, and June 30^th, 2016, as well as November 1^st, 2015, and February 29^th, 2020.

Number of vehicles affected: 39,720

The fix: dealers will inspect the windshield and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge.

Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin the week of April 18^th, 2022. The Ford reference number for this recall is 22S20.

Contacts:

• Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
• FoMoCo Recall Number: 20S73
• NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
• NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
• NHTSA Website: www.safecar.gov

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