Ford Transit Connect owners have reported 71 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 (62 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 contact owns a 2020 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while attempting to pull into a parking lot, the brakes locked up. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that several attempts were made to forcefully engage and unlock the brakes. 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...
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the brakes failed when applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. Read details...
The local Ford dealership has determined that the hydraulic control unit (hcu) on the brakes is defective. In the model year 2016, this same vehicle was recalled due to a defective hcu. This vehicle probably should be added to that recall. 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...