Ford Transit Connect owners have reported 14 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
Was driving to work passenger front wheel locked overheating brakes and smoking had to have towed to jones Ford in shalotte north carolina today.
Van was taken to mooresville Ford for routine maintenance. When picking up the van the service mng informed me that some of the lug nuts are "swollen" and the tire iron supplied with the vehicle will no longer fit on the lug nut. I will not be able to change a flat tire until they are are replaced. I have both a premium extended warranty and platinum service contract but the dealer would not cover the lug nuts and if I wanted to pay out of pocket they would be replaced with the same lug nuts that would eventual become "swollen" again. I was advised to buy aftermarket lug nuts and put them on. It's pretty clear after doing a little research that this is a common problem that should result in a recall and replacement of the lug nut to avoid leaving car owners stranded in remote locations or anywhere for that matter. Also the tire rotation portion of the service which is part of the service contract was not able to be done due to the swollen lug nut. We were told that the lug nuts will be damaged when they attempt to remove them and won't be able to put them back on. I don't understand why Ford doesn't fix this problem but they won't until they are forced too. Please issue a recall.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal seized. Additionally, the passenger's side front wheel overheated and melted the hubcap. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Husband took car to the local Ford dealer (price Ford) to get oil changed. As part of the service, they went to rotate tires and found that the lug nuts/caps had swollen and needed to be replaced. We later discovered that this has been an ongoing problem for years. My husband agreed to have it done, for safety’s sake and to avoid having a flat and unable to change tire. This extra work cost $123. 40. On later research, I found this design flaw was for cosmetic purposes only and that normal non-expanding lug nuts would avoid the distinct possibility that this may happen again. I called the shop and ascertained that, indeed, the “stock” lug nuts were replaced with same and he acknowledged that this has been a common issue. He also agreed that standard lug nuts wouldn’t do this and, finally, offered that if I went and bought them he would have them changed but also that he wouldn’t refund for the ones that were put on an hour ago because “now they are used “. My husband was never given the advice or option of using standard, less expensive, lug nuts in the first place, as he should have been. Why wouldn’t this be handled as a recall issue and standard parts be used for replacement, especially for customers who are experiencing this known problem? I feel a recall should be issued and remedied for all customers, free of charge. And, in our case, we should be refunded the $123. 40.
While driving, the speedometer dropped to zero, the car milage displayed as ------, the abs light turned on, the traction control light turned on, and there was a warning that the hill assist was unavailable. I was driving with 4 children in the vehicle and was unable to discern if it was an actual safety issue or an electronic malfunction. We suspect a wheel speed sensor on one of the four tires has failed since an internet search shows this is the likely culprit but it hasn't yet been confirmed.
Stripped off lug nuts that retain the tires / wheels on the car. These seem to be made of a softer material like aluminum. On my vehicle they have been stripped out and rendered useless. I am going to have to see if I can have them replaced. These should be made of steel. These are often on and off the car for wheel maintenance and tire replacement / rotation. You should make the manufacturers make them out of steel, to better hold up. Could be dangerous.
Lug nuts are all swollen on all 4 wheels. Unable to get off with standard wrench. Ford will not fix for free. Service advisor states it's a known issue due to bimetallic lug nuts used on certain Fords.
After hearing loud roaring in the front of vehicle, took to mechanic who discovered bearings in left wheel needed to be replaced. This was when the vehicle was only 16 months old with 8,000 miles. This week took the van to the same mechanic after hearing the same roaring in the front, replaced bearings in the right front wheel. Van has only 30000 miles. Doesnt seem reasonable that this should happen to both wheels, installked incorrectly or not lubricated correctly at the factory?.
Have taken our vehicle to Ford at least 12 times and have the extended warranty, they have said nothing is wrong with it. We bought brand new and have three sets of brake pad placed on the fron and two pairs on the rears. . We have gone through two sets of tires and the front drivers side is clicking. . . Ford has said there is nothing wrong. . Not sure what else to do but the vehicle doesn't want to stop and the tires or the one on the front is completely bald and the vehicle only has 15,000 miles on it.
The transmission downshifted hard and up-shifted hard while the vehicle was in motion. The tachometer went out of control while the vehicle was in motion during city driving and upon start up. This was caused by a leak in the left front axle.
We've only had this vehicle for 6 months and have had tire replacements, transmission issues, pedal recall, and the doors unopening twice (recall).
In feburary I was driving on the freeway and heard a strange noise. When I got off the freeway I noticed the tire was flat. In March I was getting our of the car and a man walking by noticed I had a bubble in the side of my tire. I have hade to replace 3 tires since I got this car I bought the car on 12/26/14. And have had problems with three of the original tires on the car! I only have about 2,000 miles on the car. The first 2 tires I paid to have them replaced. The third tire I am waiting to have it replaced by the company. I am using the spair and don't have a back up.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the tires needed to be balanced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,100.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Transit Connect. While driving approximately 15 mph over a speed bump, the tire pressure warning indicator began to illuminate on the instrument panel continuously until the engine was turned off. The similar failure occurred five times whenever traveling over uneven road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer each time the tire pressure indicator alerted low pressure. The four tires were inflated to the proper psi. The vehicle had not been repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. The VIN was unavailable.