Ford Transit Connect owners have reported 65 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (55 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Component affected: service brakes / abs module / hydraulic braking system description of safety defect: there is an active, intermittent, catastrophic failure in the front braking system/abs module causing the front brakes to completely lock up mid-transit while operating at high speeds (60+ mph). Read details...
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. Read details...
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. Read details...
Multiple times, the electrical systems seems to just shut down while driving. With no warning all the lights and dash indicators will flash and all go out. Engine will briefly run, then quit. Several times been very lucky to get off road or freeway without incident. Read details...
As I'm driving home, I start to smell an unusual odor. I get home , pull in drive, turn off transit and start unloading groceries. This is when I notice smoke coming from the dashboard. I continue to unload while I keep an eye on the smoke. Read details...