Ford Transit Connect Recalled Over Panoramic Roof Detachment

May 1, 2024 12:36 pm

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2017-2019 Ford Transit Connect models due to an issue with the panoramic roof.

The defect: in affected vehicles, an improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which can result in the panel detaching from the vehicle.

The hazards: a roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

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

Components: panoramic roof panel

Affected vehicles: select 2017-2019 Ford Transit Connect models built between October 2^nd, 2016, and June 13^th, 2019.

Number of vehicles affected: 1,315

The fix: dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge.

Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin May 20^th, 2024. The Ford reference number for this recall is 24S29.

Contacts:

Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
FoMoCo Recall Number: 24S29
NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov

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By Brett Foote

Brett's lost track of all the Fords he's owned over the years and how much he's spent modifying them, but his current money pits include an S550 Mustang and 13th gen F-150.