2012 Ford Transit Connect: problems, recalls and reliability

“I noticed the 2 rear P205/65R15 (with approximately 4,500 mi) had a small dip in the sidewall. Typically evident of belt breaks or some other defect. About four weeks later, the front 2 p205/65R15 (with approximately 2,500 mi) also display this same dip in the sidewall. I've not had a problem with any 4 tires to date, all tires are still installed in my vehicle and available for inspection. I have not had these examined by a service center yet.”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2022

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford transit connect. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate. The driver's view was obstructed while driving in the rain on more than one occasion. Luther family ford (3302 36th street south, fargo, north dakota 58104, (701) 282-2350) diagnosed that the rivets on the wipers were too short and the pivot pin was faulty. The contact stated that the rivets on the windshield wipers were replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12v374000 (visibility) as a potential cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Apr 2018

“Tl* 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 *tt”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 2018

“Twice in 113,214 miles the throttle body has failed at speed. This is a sudden loss of power anywhere, anytime day or night--just out of power and scrambling for a safe place to stop. The first failure was with 36,366 miles in a snow storm. The second failure was in traffic on the freeway. No notification from ford that this is a known problem has been forthcoming. The replacement part ford installed the first time was also bad and has failed at 113,214 miles. This is a dangerous failure, going from 65 mph to 5 mph in moments. There's confusion, panic to get the emergency lights on, and a struggle to get out of the way.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2018

“When attempting to accelerate from a partial or complete stop, there are times when the gas pedal is pushed all the way to the floor and finally the vehicle takes off. I have had numerous occasions when I have almost run into the vehicle in front of me after taking off from a stop light or stop sign. I have take the vehicle to the dealer we purchased vehicle from new and they can't find anything wrong.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2016

“The vehicle was driving normal in suburban traffic. Stop & go with speeds up to 40 mph. During stop at light the check engine lite came on and the vehicle would not accelerate. The yellow check engine lite is on. The vehicle is in limp mode. Obdii codes: p0122, p0222, p2111, p2135. Throttle body failure. *js”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2015

“Driving in stop and go traffic. Stopped at lite. Check engine lite came on. No power. Had to idle home. Obdii codes p0122, p0222, p2111. P2135. Tps reading stuck at 82%. Defective throttle body. *js”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2015