Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V977000 Reported December 16, 2021

Panoramic roof panel may separate from vehicle

Ford Motor Company · Visibility · 311 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V977000
Manufacturer Campaign
16S35
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
311
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 16, 2021
Completion Rate
32.26

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 transit connect vehicles equipped with a panoramic fixed-glass vista roof. an improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which may result in the panel separating from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

Panoramic roof panel separation while driving can increase the risk of an injury or crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. this recall is an expansion of nhtsa recall number 16v-695. owner notification letters were mailed 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 21V977000 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 21V977000

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

What is recall 21V977000?

NHTSA recall 21V977000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 16, 2021. It addresses: Panoramic roof panel may separate from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 311 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 21V977000 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.