Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
Power steering failed without warning. Rack and pinion had to be replaced. You now have 5 complaints on this but still no investigation open. This is clearly a manufacturer defect. $2,700 to fix. Vehicle only had 65,000 miles on it when it failed.
Steering system failed while driving put driver at risk of crash. The problem still exists. It appears that the power steering rack has failed for the second time and will need to be replaced. There was no warning prior to failure.
Power steering failed without warning while vehicle was being driven at highway speeds. Vehicle required replacement of power steering rack. This is the 4th time this has happened with my Ford Transit Connect vans.
Unexpected power steering failure while driving. Driver and surrounding vehicles at risk Ford dealer has reproduced the problem but can't identify the cause there weren't any warning lamps or messages before failure I own two other Ford Transit Connect vans from 2018, each has had the same problem.
Power steering failure while driving driver safety at risk as well as surrounding vehicles yes yes no warning lights, messages or other symptoms prior to failure.