Ford Transit Connect owners have reported 70 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (61 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip abs warning light (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Abs hydraulic control unit pump malfunction. Vehicles brakes locked up on the highway and could of caused an accident. This is a known and common issue with these vans. This type of thing shouldnt happen my vehicle has only has 67,000 miles on it. Read details...
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, with the traction and abs warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. Read details...
While driving on dry street at 35-40 mph had car in front of me come to a sudden stop. I applied brakes and they did not stop car. Pedal felt hard and there was no activation of abs. Steered van towards curb and reached for emergency brake but struck rear of other vehicle. No skid marks. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while initially starting the vehicle and while driving at various speeds, the main computer screen displayed the “hill stop assist not available" and "parking assist not available" messages. Read details...
Premature break wear. . . Front breaks needed to be replaced at just under 30,000 miles including need for new rotors. At 39800, told by dealership that front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced again. Read details...