2017 Ford Transit Connect Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 21%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect, 21% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,600 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Rear window (in the hatchback) cracked and completely broke apart when I closed the driver door after entering the vehicle. Vehicle was parked outside, had not moved/driven/been on in several hours. No signs of vandalism/impact any other interference.”
NHTSA complaint #11390795, filed 2021-01, 55,200 miles“While driving my 2017 Ford Transit Connect at highway speed the panoramic sun roof and attached sun shade completely separated from the vehicle flew into the air and landed in the lanes of travel the vehicle behind me was nearly struck. This is an obvious safety issue had the glass struck another vehicle it would have likely caused serious damage and or injuries. The failure could have also caused serious injuries to the passengers to the vehicle had it been a partial separation with glass entering the passenger area. …”
NHTSA complaint #11554570, filed 2023-11“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while reversing with the rearview camera engaged, the screen became blurry or blank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11625249, filed 2024-11, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the panoramic roof panel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 20S22 (Panoramic Roof Panel Repair). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 58,373.”
NHTSA complaint #11529184, filed 2023-06, 58,373 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that there was a windy sound coming from the sunroof of the vehicle. The sound had been progressing as if there was a fracture or separation between the sunroof and the roof sub frame. The contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V260000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included. The contact called the dealer who confirmed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11543367, filed 2023-09, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V294000Apr 26, 2024Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Transit Connect vehicles. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2017–2019
- 20V260000May 8, 2020Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2014–2017
Related service bulletins
- 10183416Nov 6, 2020Some 2014-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on/or after 01-Feb-2013 may exhibit water dripping into the passenger front footwell. This may be due to an excessive gap in the…
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 2017 Ford Transit Connect
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Transit Connect
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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