Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V695000 Reported September 27, 2016

Panoramic roof panel may separate from vehicle

Ford Motor Company · Visibility · 887 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V695000
Manufacturer Campaign
16S35
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
887
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 27, 2016
Completion Rate
65.28

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 16V695000 or campaign 16S35.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V695000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V695000?

NHTSA recall 16V695000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on September 27, 2016. It addresses: Panoramic roof panel may separate from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 887 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V695000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16S35. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.