Exterior Lighting Problems of Ford Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect owners have reported 19 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Ford Transit Connect


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Ford Transit Connect

The Exterior Lighting problem

Rear brake lights work when locking and unlocking van however the passenger brake light does not work when pushing the brake pedal to stop van   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving with the low-beam headlights activated, the low-beam headlights became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to replace the bulbs.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

Front turn signals burning through contact. Both sides, both connects that I have. Going to be second time replacing each of them on each vehicle.   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light Unit problem

All interior displays and gauges go blank while still parked or driving at any speed including highway speeds, turn signals and hazard lights fail to activate. Multiple occasions over last 4 months, increasing in frequency. Occurred multiple times during 4 hour trip on 07/17/2017.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. While driving through a construction zone at night, the high beams were turned on, but failed to illuminate correctly. There were no warning indicators illuminated.   Read details...




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