Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Ford Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect owners have reported 8 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Ford Transit Connect

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Emergency Braking problems
5
Warnings problems
3

Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Ford Transit Connect

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Automatic braking system module system went out mid drive and locked up the front right and back left brakes making vehicle immovable in the middle of the highway. Towed to a dealership where they had to remove and replace abs module no warning lamps were present. No prior symptoms before failure.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

While driving my 2022 Ford Transit Connect (cargo model, 2. 0l) in city traffic, I experienced a serious intermittent issue. Twice now, the vehicle suddenly jerked, throttle response was delayed or non-existent, and a “collision detection disabled” warning flashed on the dash.   Read details...




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