general problems of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect

Four problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2018 Ford Transit Connect. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect based on all problems reported for the 2018 Transit Connect.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2026

One tire locks up gradually and then completely preventing the vehicle from being driven and causing damage to the other tires. The inability to drive the vehicle on the open road is very dangerous. There are no warning lamps. The vehicle may seem sluggish to accelerate. After towing to a service station, the abs module failed and this caused damage to the brake master cylinder which had to be replaced.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2024

Abs brakes are locked up and only release after a few seconds. I have replaced the driver front caliper and now the passenger front is locking. After a quick search online, I have found several cases of the abs module malfunctioning on this vehicle requiring a new module and programming. The first time the driver side locked, there were no warning lights and when I arrived home, the rotor was glowing red. Could have caused a fire.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2023

Abs light comes on as well as loss of traction control and hill assist. Steering is more difficult, and the speed ohmmeter will not work. This is the second time this has happen. First time mechanic replaced bad speed sensor on drivers' side front wheel and everything went back to normal it only had around 6k miles on it. Now it has around 7. 5k on it and it has happen again. Have not taken it in for repair yet.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2019

Have taken our vehicle to Ford at least 12 times and have the extended warranty, they have said nothing is wrong with it. We bought brand new and have three sets of brake pad placed on the fron and two pairs on the rears. . We have gone through two sets of tires and the front drivers side is clicking. . . Ford has said there is nothing wrong. . Not sure what else to do but the vehicle doesn't want to stop and the tires or the one on the front is completely bald and the vehicle only has 15,000 miles on it.


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