Ford Transit Connect Recall R/2020/140: An Improper Bond May Exist Between The Panoramic Roof And The Vehicle Body, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 3,469
- vehicles in the UK
- 20S22
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit Connect vehicles built between 17 July 2014 and 1 October 2016. An improper bond may exist between the panorama roof and the vehicle body. The dealer will remove clean and reinstall the panoramic roof glass on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An improper bond may exist between the panorama roof and the vehicle body.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AN IMPROPER BOND MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE PANORAMIC ROOF AND THE VEHICLE BODY Defect: An improper bond may exist between the panorama roof and the vehicle body. Remedy: Remove clean and reinstall the panoramic roof glass on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: an improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body.
The Fix
The dealer will remove clean and reinstall the panoramic roof glass on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Transit Connect built between 17 July 2014 and 1 October 2016 may be included. Ford estimates 3,469 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 20S22 or the DVSA reference R/2020/140. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus, Kuga, Tourneo Connect, Transit Connect and 1 moreDiesel DV-Neo engine coolant pump update | Urgent | R/2026/237 | |
| Edge, Mustang, Transit ConnectRear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image | Low | R/2026/213 | |
| Tourneo Connect, Transit ConnectPosition lights not operating correctly | Low | R/2026/180 | |
| Tourneo Connect, Transit ConnectPotential leaky screw connection in the brake circuit | Urgent | R/2025/007 | |
| Transit ConnectTransit Connect panoramic roof | Low | R/2024/280 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2020/248 on 31 Aug 2020, for the hybrid battery connections may not have been torqued to ford specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/224 on 4 Sep 2020, for the HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/140, launched 4 September 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.