NHTSA Complaint #11191113 — 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11191113
Vehicle 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Component VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 39,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State GA

Consumer Description

1/2 OF THE WINDSHIELD SEAL FAILED LEAVING THE WINDSHIELD UNATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. I NOTICED IT WAS LOOSE WHEN CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE NEXT MORNING I WENT TO A GLASS REPAIR SHOP. THE MANAGER SAID NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AROUND DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES AND TAKE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE SEAL SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED WITHIN 3 YEARS. THE SERVICE MANAGER WANTED ME TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AROUND UNTIL THEY HAD AN OPENING IN APPOINTMENTS. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT WITH ONLY 1/2 OF THE WINDSHIELD SEAL INTACT. THEREFORE I LEFT IT AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. I AM AWAITING RESOLUTION TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE.

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