2012 Ford Transit Connect Technical Service Bulletins

22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11029052Feb 24, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown, Body and structure. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM).
• 11008948Oct 10, 2024Other or unknown. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
• 10254138Apr 24, 2024Equipment. All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet…
• 10235153Apr 4, 2023Body and structure. For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist.
• 10140323Jan 10, 2018Equipment. The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access.
• 10138524Jan 10, 2018Equipment. The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access.
• 10109079Sep 30, 2016Seat belts. Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of speed. The Workshop Manual, Section 501-20A General Procedures has been updated with a locked seatbelt retractor releasing procedure.
• 10057834Jul 1, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroof are open.
• 10056144May 22, 2014Engine cooling. Ford: the radiator side tank seams, either right or left, is leaking coolant due to gasket between tank and radiator core. Model 2012 transit connect.
• 10045084Feb 7, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: transmission in vehicle may have burnt fluid and failure of direct clutch along with no 3rd or 4th gear and a flare upshift of 2-3 or 2-4. *pe updated 3/10/14.
• 10054579Nov 1, 2013Air bags, Electrical system. Ford: the removal of front passenger seat, which do not have the delete option, will illuminate airbag disable indicator and srs warning lamp in instrument cluster. Model 2010-2013 transit connect.
• 10054348Sep 4, 2013Exterior lighting. Ford: where lamp and socket contact on front turn signal, there may be looseness, damage, or distortion to lamp socket, causing turn signal to be inoperative. Model 2010-2013 transit connect.
• 10051774Nov 20, 2012Exterior lighting. Ford: lamp socket, where lamp and socket contact for front turn signal, may exhibit looseness, or distortion, or damage. Models 2010-2012 transit connect.
• 10047499Oct 16, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Ford: new and improved, wiper blade and pivot arm replacing old style wiper blade and pivot arm, which fails proper wiping and/or clearing, and needs to be replaced, and not compatible with old style blades and pivot arm. Models 2011-2012 transit connect.
• 10046459Sep 19, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: vehicle would exhibit a lack of or loss of power and run rough or stumble or hesitate, due to possibility of spread terminal 69 and/or 70 in powertrain control module (pcm) connector c1753. Model 2012 transit connect.
• 10047979Aug 1, 2012Engine. Ford: the terminals (female), in connector, could had been damaged at time of manufacturing causes vehicle to hesitate, stumble, run rough, or lose or have lack of power. Model 2012 transit connect.
• 10045343Jul 30, 2012Exterior lighting. Ford: front turn signal may be inoperative due to damage, looseness, or distortion to bulb socket where bulb and socket come in contact.
• 10044231Mar 1, 2012Fuel system, Other or unknown. Ford: some vehicles may exhibit low mileage due to initial fuel fill by baf technologies cng/lpg fuel conversion package and lack of power on highway.
• 10043565Feb 28, 2012Electrical system. Azure dynamics: information provided regarding development of updated vehicle software for improved ess & dmoc diagnostics, and improved drivability.
• 10043324Jan 23, 2012Engine cooling, Equipment. Ford: some model year vehicles may experience no cold air from air conditioner or vehicle overheating due to a blown fuse, making electric cooling fan inoperative.
• 10043321Jan 10, 2012Engine cooling. Ford: on some model year vehicles at the oil filter seal, may exhibit an oil leak or the filter housing for the oil may be distorted.
• 10042507Nov 17, 2011Engine cooling. Ford: some vehicles may exhibit rough idle and/or hesitation, runs rough or lack of power upon acceleration.

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