2012 Ford Transit Connect Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 35%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect, 35% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On a longer trip in my new Ford Transit Connect, I noticed reflections of the outward-facing dashboard and grill on the lower half of the windshield. Sometimes it was there,sometimes not. I checked the owners manual which mentioned tempory shimmering while the windshield warmed up. I did not realize until after a crash how much these reflections interfered with the driver's road visibility. The reflections come about when light shines on the windshield from the front or sides, but not from the back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489415, filed 2012-12, 4,100 miles“Put on rear defrost back door passenger window exploded from inside the vehicle we were traveling on freeway at about 55 MPH heard a loud noise no glass inside vehicle so it exploded from the inside of truck. Very dangerous with glass shattered big hole in glass after initial noise pop.”
NHTSA complaint #10563561, filed 2014-02, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that when the rear defroster was activated, the rear window fractured. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired by safelite auto glass. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. 2nd time it broke”
NHTSA complaint #11075953, filed 2018-03, 67,000 miles“The contact's boyfriend owns a 2012 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving 25 MPH, the windshield wiper arms failed to operate. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V374000 (Visibility) which she linked to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed her that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11472708, filed 2022-07, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the dashboard deteriorated, warped and the framework was visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs over three times but the failure was recurring. The contact later noticed the presence of a leak. The contact further inspected the vehicle and noticed that the seams near the windshield had become loose, causing water to leak into the vehicle through the dashboard and windshield. The dealer used an epoxy seal to repair the vehicle however, the repair caused damage to the windshield which became cracked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10670608, filed 2015-01, 148 milesRelated recalls
- 12V374000Aug 2, 2012Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: 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…
- 10047499Oct 16, 2012Ford: 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…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 16% |
| 2019 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 6 | 21% |
| 2016 | 22 | 21% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 35% |
| 2011 | 6 | 25% |
| 2010 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology