If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of a crash.

Visibility — Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Date Announced

SEP 27, 2016

Vehicles Affected

887

Ford Recall #

16S35

NHTSA Campaign #

16V695000

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured October 4, 2013, to July 14, 2014 and equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. The panoramic roof panel may have an inadequate bond to the vehicle, possibly resulting in the panel separating from the vehicle.

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S35.

Documents (12)

• Media Correspondence
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc/TSB) - September 27, 2016 SUBJECT: Safety Recall 16S35 Certain 2014 Model Year Transit Connect Vehicles Panoramic Roof Panel Repair
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4