Ford Transit Connect owners have reported 58 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 (49 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.
The brakes suddenly locked up while I was driving which could have caused an accident. Luckily it did not cause me to swerve into oncoming traffic and no one was behind me at the time. This was caused by the abs unit hydraulic control assembly. It was the right front and left rear calipers locking. 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...