2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Problems & Recalls

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the glass panel from the sunroof unexpectedly detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the adhesive securing the sunroof glass had failed, ...

Mileage: 165,000

All these problems started when the rear camera quite working.

All these problems started when the rear camera quite working.

All these problems started when the rear camera quite working.

The brakes suddenly locked up while I was driving which could have caused an accident. Luckily it did not cause me to swerve into oncoming traffic and no one was behind me at the time. This was caused by the ABS unit hydraulic control assembly. It was the right front and left rear calipers lockin...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear sliding door failed to remain securely closed. The local dealer was contacted; however, the contact was advised that the failure was not related to a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. ...

Mileage: 80,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V260000 (VISIBILITY). The contact stated that while one of the employees was driving at various speeds, the sunroof collapsed. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The con...

Mileage: 91,387

I am writing to report a serious and recurring safety issue with my 2016 Ford Transit Connect. On four separate occasions, the rear sliding doors on both the driver and passenger sides have completely detached from the vehicle during the normal process of closing them. These incidents occurred witho...

dealership AL Packer Ford on 1530 N Military Trl, West palm Beach FL 33409 refuse to fix the Manufacturer Recall Number 22S20 (NHTSA Recall Number 22V192), they have to remove the windshield and resealed but they hire an company to do it, so the "company' went and check my windshield and they said t...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. There was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determi...

Mileage: 33,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. There was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determi...

Mileage: 33,000

The vehicles front driver side wheel brakes keeps receiving too much pressure causing the brake pads to stick and the wheel to get hot and to shake the steering wheel. I have had the caliper replaced twice, the flex bake hose replaced as well, replaced brake pads and rotor and after the most recent ...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission downshifted to 1st gear without warning. The contact continued driving and while coming to a stop light the failure recurred. The contact attempted to accelerate when the light turned green, and t...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while her husband was operating the vehicle, the front driver side door failed to shut closed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the door latch needed to be replac...

Mileage: 200,000

While driving on the highway, the Panoramic Roof Window started lifting up along the leading edge of the glass panel. I was to slow down and get off the highway before the panel came completely out of the recessed window frame. Ford has told me that my VIN shows the recall repair on the roof was p...

Ford Transit Connect passenger van with a panoramic view roof window. Driving on the highway, when air starting rushing into the cabin via the glass roof. I was able to pull over before the whole panel blew off. The Front (leading) edge of the glass roof panel is now loose. I can push up on the glas...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle was slow to move. The engine HOT message was displayed. There was an unknown running sound detected. The vehicle was towed to...

Mileage: 73,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle was slow to move. The engine HOT message was displayed. There was an unknown running sound detected. The vehicle was towed to...

Mileage: 73,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle was slow to move. The engine HOT message was displayed. There was an unknown running sound detected. The vehicle was towed to...

Mileage: 73,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while initially starting the vehicle and while driving at various speeds, the main computer screen displayed the “Hill Stop Assist Not Available" and "Parking Assist Not Available" messages. The check engine and ABS warning ligh...

Mileage: 70,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while initially starting the vehicle and while driving at various speeds, the main computer screen displayed the “Hill Stop Assist Not Available" and "Parking Assist Not Available" messages. The check engine and ABS warning ligh...

Mileage: 70,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while initially starting the vehicle and while driving at various speeds, the main computer screen displayed the “Hill Stop Assist Not Available" and "Parking Assist Not Available" messages. The check engine and ABS warning ligh...

Mileage: 70,000

Going down highway at 70 mph, no power all of a sudden. No warning. Made it to the side, stranded. Transmission needs to be replaced, 83000 miles

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that cracks had formed in both taillights which lead to water accumulation inside the taillight housing. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that moisture had leaked into the taillight wiring harness and both...

Mileage: 55,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that cracks had formed in both taillights which lead to water accumulation inside the taillight housing. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that moisture had leaked into the taillight wiring harness and both...

Mileage: 55,000

Calipers and brake pads were replaced and still front brakes locking up. Unable to drive. Also, I had to replace a brand new brain on the van over $3000 electrical. The contact stated the vehicle is not working and needs help.

Calipers and brake pads were replaced and still front brakes locking up. Unable to drive. Also, I had to replace a brand new brain on the van over $3000 electrical. The contact stated the vehicle is not working and needs help.

Calipers and brake pads were replaced and still front brakes locking up. Unable to drive. Also, I had to replace a brand new brain on the van over $3000 electrical. The contact stated the vehicle is not working and needs help.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contacted stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the freeway. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the brake system HCU p...

Mileage: 91,000

Recall Issue with Vehicle Door Latch and Delays in Repair - NHTSA Recall Number 21V376 To whom it may concern, I am writing to report a significant safety concern regarding my vehicle. Specifically, the driver's door latch is malfunctioning and no longer securely locks the door, rendering the vehi...

Van was taken to Mooresville Ford for routine maintenance. When picking up the van the service mng informed me that some of the lug nuts are "swollen" and the tire iron supplied with the vehicle will no longer fit on the lug nut. I will not be able to change a flat tire until they are are replaced. ...

Vehicle was taken into the Fleet Division of Joe Cooper Ford on or around March 30th 2023 for the Active Windshield recall. On that visit, they were notified that the windshield had already been replaced by Safelite on March 18th 2021 due to a crack that compromised the windshield's integrity. Afte...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while an employee was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the ...

Mileage: 50,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while an employee was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the ...

Mileage: 50,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was vibrating. The rotors then overheated, causing the brakes to seize. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the calipers, brakes, and rotors; however, the fa...

Mileage: 128,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was vibrating. The rotors then overheated, causing the brakes to seize. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the calipers, brakes, and rotors; however, the fa...

Mileage: 128,000

The ABS control/hydraulic unit failed over a period of months. At first I thought it was a master cylinder issue and replaced that but it did not cure the problem. My wife had an issue several times where she thought the transmission was acting up but I could not replicate it, until the brakes reall...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the ABS, stability control, and traction control warning lights illuminated. There was an abnormal dinging sound detected. The brakes, power steering and speedometer became inoperable. The v...

Mileage: 20,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the ABS, stability control, and traction control warning lights illuminated. There was an abnormal dinging sound detected. The brakes, power steering and speedometer became inoperable. The v...

Mileage: 20,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH and coming to a complete stop, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stopped. However, as he released the brake pedal to drive from the complete stop, the vehicle failed to move. The contact depressed th...

Mileage: 72,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH and coming to a complete stop, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stopped. However, as he released the brake pedal to drive from the complete stop, the vehicle failed to move. The contact depressed th...

Mileage: 72,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required to turn the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed th...

Mileage: 102,000

The contact called in regard to a 2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicle owned by the U.S. Army. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V192000 (Visibility) however, upon contacting the dealer four weeks later, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle ha...

Mileage: 23,296

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V260000 (Visibility) and 22V192000 (Visibility). However, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or r...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while at a stop light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not accelerate due to the anti-lock braking system not releasing as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and he...

Mileage: 110,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while at a stop light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not accelerate due to the anti-lock braking system not releasing as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and he...

Mileage: 110,000

Some portion of the brakes master cylinder degraded into small pieces and were found in the brake lines by a Ford Dealership technician. While traveling on highway at highway speeds (70mph), about an hour into a trip, the brakes locked on which caused vehicle to travel into the median and slide s...

My Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor failed. Caused my airbag system to throw a code and become inoperative and SRS light on. Took to Middleton Ford in Middleton, WI and they confirmed the code indicated the OCS sensor has failed and required replacing to make the airbag system operable again. Mean...

My Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor failed. Caused my airbag system to throw a code and become inoperative and SRS light on. Took to Middleton Ford in Middleton, WI and they confirmed the code indicated the OCS sensor has failed and required replacing to make the airbag system operable again. Mean...

My SRS system has thrown the SRS light with code B00C0:11AB Passenger Occupancy sensor A short to ground. According to The weight pad is faulty and requires a $989 part replacement. The SRS system is disabled with the light on which is a safety issue in today's vehicles as none of the airbags will...

My SRS system has thrown the SRS light with code B00C0:11AB Passenger Occupancy sensor A short to ground. According to The weight pad is faulty and requires a $989 part replacement. The SRS system is disabled with the light on which is a safety issue in today's vehicles as none of the airbags will...

The contact owns a 2016 Transit Connect. The contact stated that while attempting to operate the vehicle, the transmission failed to shift into either drive or reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The tran...

Mileage: 180,000

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal seized. Additionally, the passenger's side front wheel overheated and melted the hubcap. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic ...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that after parking in the driveway, his wife exited the vehicle; moments later the vehicle rolled backward down the driveway. The contact stated that his wife was able to get back in the vehicle and depress the brake pedal to prevent t...

Mileage: 59,000

Husband took car to the local Ford dealer (Price Ford) to get oil changed. As part of the service, they went to rotate tires and found that the lug nuts/caps had swollen and needed to be replaced. We later discovered that this has been an ongoing problem for years. My husband agreed to have it ...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while sitting in the vehicle, he noticed the windshield was damaged and caused water to leak into the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed with windshield failure; however not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 2...

Mileage: 60,000

After battery replacement, the power steering (the EPAS system) failed. The dashboard-gauges display said, "STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED." After towing and diagnosis, my mechanic said the system had to be reprogramed at a dealership. The vehicle is available for inspection upon reque...

After battery replacement, the power steering (the EPAS system) failed. The dashboard-gauges display said, "STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED." After towing and diagnosis, my mechanic said the system had to be reprogramed at a dealership. The vehicle is available for inspection upon reque...

Driver-side cargo door does not latch correctly and will open while the vehicle is in motion. This happens at speeds below 20 mph as well as highway speeds. Because of the repeated pressure of the door flying open, the rail is now bent and the door will fall off when opened or closed. Not only i...

Need to replace swollen lug nuts on the vehicle. If I were to have a flat on the highway the tire would not be able to change it because the lug nuts are too big. No wrench will fit it. Service man said because the nuts are a 2 part lug nut, moisture gets in and make the nuts swollen and they get...

I kept hearing a banging sound which sounded like it was my ladder rack. So I took my ladder off until I could get it looked at. Which made no difference. And one day while driving I hit a bump in the road and the whole windshield lifted and slammed back down cracking all over. I didn’t know what ...

We have a 2016 Ford Transit Connect Van with 6,700 Miles. The Windshield come out loose and it could have been fatal to the life of passengers or others on the road. We went to the dealership and got to know that Ford is aware about it but is not covered. We are paying about $650 to glue the windshi...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the front windshield had started to detach from the vehicle across the entire top of the windshield. The contact noticed an excessive amount of condensation build-up around the area as well. The dealer was not contacted. A windshi...

On October 15, 2021, I was driving my 2016 Ford Transit Connect at approximately 55MPH on a state road. I was closing in on a slow-moving truck, and pressed the brake pedal just to slow down about 5MPH. At this point, the brake electronic control module failed, locking up the left front caliper, nea...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V260000 (Visibility) and 21V376000 (Power Train) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount ...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V260000 (Visibility) and 21V376000 (Power Train) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount ...

The windshield was leaking at the top on my van and my friends, both 2016 Ford Transit Connect's. passenger vans. It then popped out at the top when cleaning the inside of the windshield with a cloth, not pushing. Both of ours have now been replaced but think others should be checked. I was told by ...

Opened the rear hatch and when I go to close the rear hatch it does not latch.

Vehicle failed to go into park when putting shift lever into the park position. Vehicle actually went into reverse instead even though the shift indicator showed the vehicle was in park. We could not shift the vehicle out of reverse. This was the result of a broken shift cable. This is the 2nd vehi...

Vehicle failed to go into park when putting shift lever into the park position. Vehicle actually went into reverse instead even though the shift indicator showed the vehicle was in park. We could not shift the vehicle out of reverse. This was the result of a broken shift cable. This is the 2nd vehi...

The vehicle failed to shift into reverse causing the vehicle roll down hill when the driver expected to back up. The driver was able to stop the vehicle without incident. It turns out the shift cable broke that links the shifter to the transmission. We had it repaired (replaced) by a local shop. The...

The vehicle failed to shift into reverse causing the vehicle roll down hill when the driver expected to back up. The driver was able to stop the vehicle without incident. It turns out the shift cable broke that links the shifter to the transmission. We had it repaired (replaced) by a local shop. The...

SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING FAILURE. CAR IS STUCK IN GEAR, WON'T START BECAUSE IT SAYS IT IS IN DRIVE.

Mileage: 84,000

SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING FAILURE. CAR IS STUCK IN GEAR, WON'T START BECAUSE IT SAYS IT IS IN DRIVE.

Mileage: 84,000

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 20V260000 MY GLASS IS CRACKED. THE DEALERSHIP TOOK MY VEHICLE APART AND THEN REALIZED THE REPLACEMENT GLASS WAS BROKEN. THE DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO SECURE THE GLASS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. FORD STATES THE GLA...

Mileage: 40,000

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 20V260000 MY GLASS IS CRACKED. THE DEALERSHIP TOOK MY VEHICLE APART AND THEN REALIZED THE REPLACEMENT GLASS WAS BROKEN. THE DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO SECURE THE GLASS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. FORD STATES THE GLA...

Mileage: 40,000

WIPER MOTORS STOPPED WORKING. BEFORE THAT THE WIPERS WERE HITTING EACH OTHER MAKING VISIBILTY WHILE RAINING VERY DIFFICULT.

Mileage: 39,700

I STOPPED AT THE FOOT OF MY LONG DRIVEWAY AS I ARRIVED HOME. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE AND EXITED THE VEHICLE TO GET MY MAIL. WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE. THE SHIFT LEVER HAD BECOME DISCONNECTED, AND THE SHIFT LEVER BUSHING WAS GONE. I FOUND ...

Mileage: 107,000

1. PANORAMIC ROOF GLASS PANEL IMPROPERLY BONDED 2. DOOR LATCHS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED

Mileage: 64,000

1. PANORAMIC ROOF GLASS PANEL IMPROPERLY BONDED 2. DOOR LATCHS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED

Mileage: 64,000

STRIPPED OFF LUG NUTS THAT RETAIN THE TIRES / WHEELS ON THE CAR. THESE SEEM TO BE MADE OF A SOFTER MATERIAL LIKE ALUMINUM. ON MY VEHICLE THEY HAVE BEEN STRIPPED OUT AND RENDERED USELESS. I AM GOING TO HAVE TO SEE IF I CAN HAVE THEM REPLACED. THESE SHOULD BE MADE OF STEEL. THESE ARE OFTEN ON AND OFF ...

Mileage: 90,000

2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PANORAMIC ROOF SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO GET INTO CONTACT WITH ANYONE TO HAVE THE REPAIRS COMPLETED.*JS

2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PANORAMIC ROOF SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO GET INTO CONTACT WITH ANYONE TO HAVE THE REPAIRS COMPLETED.*JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BRACKETS FRACTURED CAUSING THE SEATS TO BECOME UNSECURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT YET DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER CAVALIER FORD OF CHESAPEAKE SQUARE LOCATED AT 4021 ...

Mileage: 50,000

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY BUSINESS 85 HEADING TO WORK, I WAS TRAVELING 65MPH MY VAN SUDDENLY STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, AS I'M TRYING TO PULL OVER ONTO THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY MY FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL, TOWED THE S...

Mileage: 89,000

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY BUSINESS 85 HEADING TO WORK, I WAS TRAVELING 65MPH MY VAN SUDDENLY STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, AS I'M TRYING TO PULL OVER ONTO THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY MY FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL, TOWED THE S...

Mileage: 89,000

SHIFTER CABLE BROKE. VEHICLE STUCK IN REVERSE AND WOULD NOT GO BACK IN PARK. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED ON OUR VANS OF THIS MODEL. ALSO HAPPENED ON THE FUSIONS, BUT THEY WERE FINALLY RECALLED.

Mileage: 106,055

2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SHIFTING ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED UPON RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE, AFTER PARKING AT A LOCAL GAS STATION, IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE GEAR SHIFT MOVED BUT, SEEM TO NOT BE CONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED T...

1. STATIONARY OR IN MOTION: THE TOP OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SEEMS TO BE LOSING ITS SEAL BECAUSE WHEN WATER IS POURED OR WHEN IT RAINS, IT ENTERS THE CAR AND FALLS ONTO THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, THE PLASTIC BOX THAT STORES THE REAR VIEW WINDOW AND WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE WINDSHIELD GETS FILLED WITH RAIN ...

Mileage: 31,000

1. STATIONARY OR IN MOTION: THE TOP OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SEEMS TO BE LOSING ITS SEAL BECAUSE WHEN WATER IS POURED OR WHEN IT RAINS, IT ENTERS THE CAR AND FALLS ONTO THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, THE PLASTIC BOX THAT STORES THE REAR VIEW WINDOW AND WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE WINDSHIELD GETS FILLED WITH RAIN ...

Mileage: 31,000

1. STATIONARY OR IN MOTION: THE TOP OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SEEMS TO BE LOSING ITS SEAL BECAUSE WHEN WATER IS POURED OR WHEN IT RAINS, IT ENTERS THE CAR AND FALLS ONTO THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, THE PLASTIC BOX THAT STORES THE REAR VIEW WINDOW AND WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE WINDSHIELD GETS FILLED WITH RAIN ...

Mileage: 31,000

ON 6-11-2020, I ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY 2016 TRANSIT CONNECT INTO DRIVE FROM PARK. I WAS AT A FAST FOOD DRIVE-THRU. THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER STOPPED IN REVERSE. WE TRIED THE EMERGENCY NEUTRAL RESET AND IT WOULD NOT WORK. THE WRECKER DRIVER MENTIONED THAT A PART UNDER THE HOOD MIGHT BE RESPONSIBLE, NAMELY ...

Mileage: 70,725

LUG NUTS ARE ALL SWOLLEN ON ALL 4 WHEELS. UNABLE TO GET OFF WITH STANDARD WRENCH. FORD WILL NOT FIX FOR FREE. SERVICE ADVISOR STATES IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE DUE TO BIMETALLIC LUG NUTS USED ON CERTAIN FORDS. *TR

Mileage: 96,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB MOORE FORD LOCATED AT (8948 S I-35 SERVICE RD, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73149, (405) 708-6...

Mileage: 58,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THERE WAS AN AIR LEAK COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MOON ROOF DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT BODY REPAIR SHOP WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE F...

Mileage: 48,000

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE STATIONARY PANORAMIC ROOF GLASS DISLODGED, WENT INTO THE AIR AND LANDED ON THE FREEWAY IN DRAMATIC FASHION WITHOUT INJURY OR KILLING ANYONE. THE CAR BEHIND ME SWERVED TO AVOID THE FLYING GLASS.

Mileage: 110,260

THE SUNROOF SHATTERED

Mileage: 61,000

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THE DIVER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED. THE VEHICLE'S MAINTENANCE HISTORY WAS LOOKED AT. THIS VEHICLE WAS NEVER IMPLICATED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE FORD DEALER FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THIS AIRBAG WAS CORRODED. THIS...

Mileage: 25,951

OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT HOME ON 65N RIGHT BEFORE EXIT 78 IN NASHVILLE, TN. SHE WAS DOING ABOUT 55. IT WAS AT ABOUT 10PM AND THANKFULLY THERE WAS NOT TRAFFIC DIRECTLY BEHIND HER. THE HUGE GLASS PANORAMIC ROOF AND SUNSHADE CAME OFF AND TORE FROM THE FRAME OF THE CAR L...

Mileage: 94,000

WATER IS LEAKING DOWN INTO THE VEHICLE FROM UP ABOVE IN THE ROOF. THERE ARE CAPS LOCATED IN THESE CHANNELS ON THE EXTERIOR ROOF OF THIS VEHICLE. THERE WAS SNOW OVERNIGHT SITTING ON TOP OF THE VEHICLE. A PUDDLE FORMED INSIDE ON THE BACK PLASTIC ARM LEDGE. CEILING CARPET WAS WET UP ABOVE. I D...

Mileage: 49,000

PURCHASED CERTIFIED WITH 15,478 AND CURRENT HIGHWAY MILES 63,412. TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED SYMPTOMS OF SLUGGISHNESS AND SLOWING DOWN WHEN DRIVING MY FATHER TO ER FOR SURGERY. MOST MILES ARE HIGHWAY MILES (MOM-OPEN HEART SURGERY; SPOUSE-BRAIN TUMOR REMOVAL AND DAD-A COLOSTOMY). MY SPOUSE INDICATED THE...

Mileage: 63,000

AFTER COMPLETION OF AN UNRELATED SAFETY RECALL ON LOCK LATCH INSTALL. I NOTICED THAT THE SHIFT LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON & OFF. A SHOT TIME LATER, THE VEHICLE WHEN INTO PARK WHILE IN MOTION OFF RT. 15 IN THE TOWN OF GORDONSVILLE, VIRGINIA. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM PARK AND THE SHIFT LIGHT WOULD...

Mileage: 110,000

POWER STEERING SUDDENLY QUIT WITHOUT ANY WARNING

Mileage: 17,071

EXTREME WINDSHIELD LEAK HAVE TRIED TO GET FORD TO FIX. THEY REFFED ME BACK TO THE DEALER. LEAK ALL DOWN THE FRONT AROUND THE ROOF. WATER LITERALLY POURS IN AND I CAN NOT DRIVE ON A RAINY DAY. HAVE TO CAR MAX DEALER TWICE AND THEY STILL

EXTREME WINDSHIELD LEAK HAVE TRIED TO GET FORD TO FIX. THEY REFFED ME BACK TO THE DEALER. LEAK ALL DOWN THE FRONT AROUND THE ROOF. WATER LITERALLY POURS IN AND I CAN NOT DRIVE ON A RAINY DAY. HAVE TO CAR MAX DEALER TWICE AND THEY STILL

EXTREME WINDSHIELD LEAK HAVE TRIED TO GET FORD TO FIX. THEY REFFED ME BACK TO THE DEALER. LEAK ALL DOWN THE FRONT AROUND THE ROOF. WATER LITERALLY POURS IN AND I CAN NOT DRIVE ON A RAINY DAY. HAVE TO CAR MAX DEALER TWICE AND THEY STILL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND MISFIRED. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE WORKED AS DESIGNED, BUT ALL THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MAGIC CITY FORD LINCOLN (809 WILLIAMSON RD NE, ROANOKE, VA 24016...

Mileage: 45,000

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A FAST FOOD DRIVE THROUGH STEERING JERKED TO CENTER AND I LOST POWER STEERING TO THE POINT WHERE I COULD BARELY KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, MECHANIC INFORMED ME THE POWERING STEERING MOTOR SEEMED OVERHEATED BECAUSE OF ITS LOCATION AND I COULD EXPECT THIS TO HAPPEN AGAIN, ON THE...

Mileage: 95,000

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A FAST FOOD DRIVE THROUGH STEERING JERKED TO CENTER AND I LOST POWER STEERING TO THE POINT WHERE I COULD BARELY KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, MECHANIC INFORMED ME THE POWERING STEERING MOTOR SEEMED OVERHEATED BECAUSE OF ITS LOCATION AND I COULD EXPECT THIS TO HAPPEN AGAIN, ON THE...

Mileage: 95,000

SOME DRIVING POSITIONS MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE SHIFT INDICATOR OR TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS. THIS MEANS IT MAY BE HARD TO TELL WHETHER THE TRANSMISSION IS A NEUTRAL, DRIVE OR MANUAL POSITION. I NEARLY HIT A DRIVER AND A CAR WASH BECAUSE I THOUGHT THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN NEUTRAL AND IT WAS IN DRIVE...

Mileage: 30,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE COOLANT LEAKED AND THE CONTACT HEARD ABNORMAL NOISES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. BANNER FORD OF MONROE (6300 FRONTAGE RD, MONROE, LA 71202, 318-388-3300) DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED ...

Mileage: 62,000

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 BEC...

Mileage: 39,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE MOON ROOF BECAME DETACHED FROM THE FRAME AND FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDWAY FORD (8155 W FLAGLER STREET, MIAMI, FL 33144), BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALE...

Mileage: 40,000

JUST GOT THIS VEHICLE, WAS PURCHASED AS USED BUT WITH WARRANTY STILL AS IT ONLY HAD 16500 MILES. AFTER DRIVING FOR FEW WEEKS I HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS. #1 FUEL ECONOMY ON VEHICLE IS 15 MILES PER GALLON (ON A 4 CYLINDER ENGINE?). PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED A RECALL PART (T...

JUST GOT THIS VEHICLE, WAS PURCHASED AS USED BUT WITH WARRANTY STILL AS IT ONLY HAD 16500 MILES. AFTER DRIVING FOR FEW WEEKS I HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS. #1 FUEL ECONOMY ON VEHICLE IS 15 MILES PER GALLON (ON A 4 CYLINDER ENGINE?). PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED A RECALL PART (T...

2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT TITANIUM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS GLARES ON WINDSHIELD WHICH THEY FEEL TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING. *LD *JS

I OWN A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT WITH TOW PACKAGE ASSEMBLED IN VALENCIA, SPAIN. THERE IS A RECALL 17S34 ISSUED BY FORD ON OCT. 25, 2017 REGARDING FORD TRANSIT VEHICLES ASSEMBLED IN KANSAS CITY EQUIPPED WITH TOW MODULES. THE ISSUE IS WATER ENTERING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THRU THE TOW MODUEL AND SHORT...

Mileage: 65,000

THE VEHICLE IN MOTION ALL OF A SUDDEN ON FIRE AND BURNED AND REDUCED TO CHARCOAL ED FRAMES. ALL EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND PARTS FOR AC AND HOME REMODELING BURNED. DRIVER ESCAPED IN TIME WITH NO VISIBLE INJURY. POLICE HAD IT TOWED TO THEIR IMPOUND LOT.

Mileage: 16,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SPEED AUTOMATICALLY DROPPED TO 0 MPH AND THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE ...

Mileage: 7,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SPEED AUTOMATICALLY DROPPED TO 0 MPH AND THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE ...

Mileage: 7,000

VAN WENT INTO "LIMP" MODE WHILE DRIVING ON BUSY ROADWAY. TOWED TO FORD DEALER. THROTTLE BODY REPLACED. DEALER LISTED "RECALL 17B28". I HAD NOT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE. CONTACTED FORD. ADVISED: "YOUR PATIENCE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. I WAS ABLE TO VERIFY THAT YOU DO HAVE PROGRAM 17B28 TITLED ELEC...

Mileage: 7,707

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRUSHED ALUMINUM ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE PLASTIC AROUND THE RADIO AND VENTS REFLECTED SUNLIGHT, CREATING A GLARE WHICH BLINDED THE CONTACT. A DEALER WAS NOT CONT...

AS THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING UPHILL AT ABOUT 40 MPH, THE DRIVER BLACKED OUT OR LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND DROVE DIRECTLY IN TO A LARGE GAZEBO IN THE CITY SQUARE DESTROYING THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY THE DRIVER WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE DRIVER WAS EXAMINED, DRUG TESTED AND ALCOHOL TESTED. ALL TEST RESU...

Mileage: 18,000

DRIVING IN CRUISE CONTROL AT 60 MPH ON LEVEL GROUND THE ENGINE VIOLENTLY STOPPED AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO REVERSE. MIL LIGHTS COME ON ALONG WITH SEPARATE NOTICE TO HAVE ENGINE SERVICED. AFTER COASTING TO A STOP, SWITCHED THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION AND WAITED A FEW SECONDS AND ATTEMPTED ...

Mileage: 9,500

ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW MESSAGE APPEARS, SRS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND INFORMATION WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN NON RESPONSIVE, AND ENGINE BEGINS VERY ROUGH IDLE. HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE TWICE IN THREE DAYS ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS OF 65-70MPH. AFTER CO...

Mileage: 13,100

ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW MESSAGE APPEARS, SRS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND INFORMATION WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN NON RESPONSIVE, AND ENGINE BEGINS VERY ROUGH IDLE. HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE TWICE IN THREE DAYS ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS OF 65-70MPH. AFTER CO...

Mileage: 13,100

THE VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE IN TRANSIT POWER STEERING GOES OUT FIRST BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON VEHICLE STOPS CAN NOT RESTART

Mileage: 20,100

THE VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE IN TRANSIT POWER STEERING GOES OUT FIRST BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON VEHICLE STOPS CAN NOT RESTART

Mileage: 20,100

VEHICLE HAS 17,888 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 40 MPH THE MOTOR STUMBLED, LOST POWER, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH A MESSAGE STATING THERE WAS A SYSTEM FAULT AND TO SERVICE THE ENGINE NOW. I ROLLED TO A STOP, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, ATTEMPTED A REST...

Mileage: 17,888

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT VAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE BOX WIRING HARNESS WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Mileage: 40,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT VAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE BOX WIRING HARNESS WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Mileage: 40,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FA...

Mileage: 8,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FA...

Mileage: 8,000

WHILE DRIVING AT AN ESTIMATED AND CONSTANT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR BEEPED AND "ENGINE MALFUNCTION" DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE THEN SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE SMELL OF BURNING OIL WAS PRESENT IN THE CABIN. GIVEN THE SPEEDS, THIS WAS DANGEROUS. I HAD TO C...

Mileage: 10,000

WHILE DRIVING AT AN ESTIMATED AND CONSTANT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR BEEPED AND "ENGINE MALFUNCTION" DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE THEN SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE SMELL OF BURNING OIL WAS PRESENT IN THE CABIN. GIVEN THE SPEEDS, THIS WAS DANGEROUS. I HAD TO C...

Mileage: 10,000

FUEL EFFICIENCY FAR FROM STATED. THIS IA AN XLT MODEL WITH A 1.6L ECOBOOST ENGINE, AND A STATED MPG EFFICIENCY OF 25/29. THE ACTUAL MEASURED HWY EFFICIENCY IS 22.3 MPG WHILE ON CRUISE CONTROL, AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY POSTED SPEED LIMITS, ON WIND-LESS, SUNNY DAYS, AND ZERO-LOAD OTHER THAN DRIVER'S WEIG...

Mileage: 3,500

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND A CHIME SOUND ALERTED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE CORRECTED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBI...