Service Brakes Problems of Ford Transit Connect - part 1

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. My vehicle only has 44,401 miles on it. The diagnosis has been confirmed at the dealer. There are other 2016 Ford Transit Connect models that have had a safety recall for this specific component, but mine is just outside of the vehicle recall time period by a few months. It was manufactured at the same plant. Additionally, I wanted to add that there were no warning lights, though I noticed a very slight drag when first accelerating (a few days prior) but didn't think much of it. I wondered if I was just imagining things. It wouldn't have been noticeable to someone who wasn't used to driving it. I contacted Ford and they would not provide any assistance other than me having to start a case (in other words, I have to spend $2,100 to get it fixed at the dealer; also I can't get it fixed anywhere else because the dealer has to program it. ).

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The brake pedal went down far and there was poor braking. The brake fluid was found to be leaking from the left front brake jounce hose. This was unsafe due to extended braking stop time and less braking ability. I am an ase certified master technician and I work in a private vehicle fleet repair facility. I did not interview the driver if the brake warning light came on but most likely it did due to brake fluid leaking fast from this line. We also had a failure of this type on a 2019 Ford Transit Connect which is also in our fleet. So it appears Ford has another problem with front brake jounce hose failures.

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Damaged torque converter pump and foreward planetary assy bushings. Jerks when accelerating, loses power, hesitates backing up. Overhaul of torque converter, reseal and reassemble. Hydraulic control unit not working properly and break on left front does not release and overheats. Replaced hydraulic control unit. Airbox loose and damaged. Rattling. Replaced airbox.

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After placing vehicle in park, vehicle rolled away and destroyed my mailbox. Luckily I was able to stop it inches away from neighbors car. There is a recall for other years, but none for this year. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer yet, however, after talking to the dealership service department, it is a common problem and would cost a lot to repair.

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1 transmission: very harsh shift engagements up shift and downshifting. Harsh downshifting while cornering and approaching intersections made me concerned for my safety. Random slipping in mid gears 3,4, or 5, no dtc's for slipping or harsh engagements. Transmission currently has the dtc: p0772 shift solenoid e stuck on. And is not drive able. Vehicle is in my driveway until I determine where to take it. I am concerned why my vehicle VIN isn't listed in the transmission recalls when I'm having the exact same problem as the recalled vehicles. 2 brakes: February 2024 abs unit. When driving on highways at speeds between 45-65mph, when I would release my foot off the gas pedal the vehicle would apply medium pressure to the braking system (without touching the brake pedal). Vehicle was taken to nazareth Ford, they replaced a front brake hose and cycled the anti-lock brake system unit. I drove back on the highway and the same thing happened, brakes applied when letting off the gas pedal, almost causing an accident. I replaced the abs unit myself and had nazareth Ford program the software. Problem solved. I still have the old abs unit available for inspection.

The left front wheel locked up. The dealership first replaced the brake line. When that didn’t repair the problem they said they’d need to replace the abs module. The vehicle has less than 30,000 miles. Online it appears that abs module failure is a common problem in Ford vehicles with the 2. 0 four cylinder engine dating back to 2010.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the abs warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. There was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the brakes and calipers needed to be replaced. While the mechanic was test driving the vehicle, the vehicle stalled. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, wayne Ford (444 us-46, wayne, NJ 07470); but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

I am writing to report a serious safety concern with my 2019 Ford Transit Connect. The front right brakes are consistently gripping excessively, which generates significant heat and smoke. Despite replacing the rotor, calipers, and brake pads, the problem persists. After conducting a quick online search, I discovered that this issue appears to be common among Transit Connect owners. Some people are suggesting that it's an abs module issue, though I can't say definitively. This ongoing problem poses an extreme safety risk, not only due to potential driving hazards but also due to the possibility of a fire given the excessive heat being produced. I urge you to investigate this matter to ensure the safety of those who rely on this vehicle and to prevent any potential accidents or injuries related to this defect.

Abs brakes are locked up and only release after a few seconds. I have replaced the driver front caliper and now the passenger front is locking. After a quick search online, I have found several cases of the abs module malfunctioning on this vehicle requiring a new module and programming. The first time the driver side locked, there were no warning lights and when I arrived home, the rotor was glowing red. Could have caused a fire.

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1. The 2019 Transit Connect wagon transmission would buck or jerk when removing my foot from the accelerator when going 60 mph or more. The brake was not press at the time of the jerk. 2. When entering the Ford service center for the transmission check appointment, the left front brake seized. There was an odor of burning brake pads. 3. After the brake module was replaced and the service center took it for a test drive of the transmission, the technician told me the lighting module needed to be replaced and the vehicle continued to stay at the service center. 4. While still at the service center, they connected the vehicle for a computer reboot/refresh that would take over night. The next morning they informed me that the reboot did not take in the vehicle computer system. 5. The service center called in a regional Ford technician three times to try to solve the issues without success. 6. We never had possession of the vehicle during this time. It continues to be in possession of the service center and to our knowledge is not repaired. 7. The "service engine" red light never came up on the instrument panel when the incident happened.

At highway speeds (55-70), light brake pressure resulted in major frontend vibration and front left caliper seized. After pulling off the road, the front left wheel rim was too hot to touch. Vibration and seized caliper could result in loss of control of vehicle while braking, especially at highway speeds. Repair shop initially replaced the caliper and overhauled the brakes. Problem was not resolved, and same symptoms recurred after less than 100 miles. Mechanic determined that anti-lock brake system (abs) module had failed. No warning lights, and no inspection by anyone but my mechanic. Replacement abs module from Ford dealer was installed by independent mechanic and problem is resolved. Ford dealer reported two other abs module replacements same week as mine and internet search identified others with same problem (abs module failure). My vehicle is four years old and has around 40,000 miles. It seems to be a premature abs module failure causing collateral damage (e. G. Caliper) with multiple reports of same problem.

The vehicles front driver side wheel brakes keeps receiving too much pressure causing the brake pads to stick and the wheel to get hot and to shake the steering wheel. I have had the caliper replaced twice, the flex bake hose replaced as well, replaced brake pads and rotor and after the most recent diagnosis, I was told that the issue is the hcu. Ford has had issues with this model and you can see under campaigns 16c10/16v482 where this exact issues was happening was being experienced. I believe that they failed to fix the issue when they produced the car I have and are refusing to fix it. When I first experienced the issue my rotor was smoking and the wheel was extremely hot which is an extreme hazard that Ford should be made responsible for.

Brakes locked up while car was in motion and brake pedal was not depressed. Smoke came from brakes. Happened with front and rear brakes. Able to stop and restart vehicle and move it off roadway.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the front driver’s side brakes malfunctioned, and the front driver’s side wheel failed to properly rotate. The contact later examined the vehicle and discovered that the front driver’s side brake pad had become stuck to the brake rotor. The vehicle was later examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the abs control module and hydraulic control unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 26,000.

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While traveling, abs braking system intermittently engaged a single caliper and prevented it from retracting. This causes a sudden slowing off the vehicle, creating the risk of collision, particularly while traveling on the highway. An independent service center inspected the vehicle, and reported a computer code referencing the abs/brake booster as the source of the problem.

Passenger side, rear brake, complete lock-up while driving. No warning, no abs light warning my wife and grandchild were traveling at about 30 mph when the car started to "wheel hop". They did maintain control of the car due to their low speed, then the front driver side wheel locked up and she skidded but made it home home and into the driveway. The collision light flashed once and then turned to a red light saying impact or collision impact. There was however no impact. They were both somewhat shaken and turned the car off. I (her husband) examined and reworked the brake calipers thinking this might be the problem. Both 2 wheels were still locked up tight. So, we took off the flex lines and one section of the rear brake and line cleaned and ran air first, the dot 4 brake fluid both ways to assure there was no obstruction in the brake lines. After all of this, the brakes were still locked up tight. I have since learned that the issue is the Ford abs hydraulic control unit. Which Ford sells for just under $1000. There are many other Ford vehicles that have the same problem (likely the same abs module) and Ford is apparently aware but does nothing to correct this dangerous product defect. My concern it that the vehicle becomes uncontrollable and someone is going to be killed due to the lack of control when this abs module failure occurs.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while the son was driving approximately 65 mph the braking system erroneously activated causing the vehicle to suddenly reduce speed. After restarting the vehicle the failure was temporarily remedied but later had reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the abs module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 30,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions, there was a loud sound coming from the engine. Additionally, the contact stated while driving on several occasions, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights flashed on the instrument panel and then disappeared. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice to be diagnosed and it was determined that the brake pads and calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred several months later. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the hecu needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contacted stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the freeway. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the brake system hcu pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v482000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Anti-lock brake system failure (abs). Resulting in my driver side front and rear breaks being applied without applying the break pedal. While I was driving on the garden state parkway, my vehicle would abruptly slow down when I eased up on my gas pedal. This could have potentially caused a rear end collision by a driver behind me. I then exited the highway. I also noticed a burning smell coming from my breakes.

The brakes on my car would not release. After trying to repair we determined it was due to the abs module. Since the module has to be programed by a dealer to communicate with the ecm, I stopped and turned the car over to a Ford dealer. My car was built just outside a documented recall on the abs module. I told Ford thir but they did not cover the repair. It is obvious another bad part got thru and my vehicle should be included. I wrote to the ntsb before, but never heard back. When Ford replaced the abs module, I keep the bad part incase someone need to inspect the failed part.

Calipers and brake pads were replaced and still front brakes locking up. Unable to drive. Also, I had to replace a brand new brain on the van over $3000 electrical.

Abs light comes on as well as loss of traction control and hill assist. Steering is more difficult, and the speed ohmmeter will not work. This is the second time this has happen. First time mechanic replaced bad speed sensor on drivers' side front wheel and everything went back to normal it only had around 6k miles on it. Now it has around 7. 5k on it and it has happen again. Have not taken it in for repair yet.

Brakes started dragging. I noticed that sometimes they would stick a bit when I was trying to move after stopping somewhere. Once I got on the highway, just after I hit 65 mph, the brakes came on. The car was slowed down to about 30mph. I had to pull over on a very small shoulder on a busy highway. There were no lights or warning of any kind. I shut the vehicle off and restarted it. I was able to make it to the next exit. Albeit at a reduced speed. The brakes were still dragging. I was not able to make it to a dealer but did make it to a nearby firestone shop. It was determined that the vehicle needed the entire brake system replaced, as the brakes were badly locked up. The repairs were $2300. However during my test drive 2 of the brakes were once again dragging and the brakes came on again at 65 mph. Vehicle was taken to the local Ford dealership where it was determined that the abs hydraulic pump was frozen and needed replacement. Repairs were another $2000. Vehicle has just over 25,000 miles and is 2 months past the warranty so there was no help on the repairs. If I had been a few miles further down the highway when the brakes came on it likely would have resulted in a bad accident.

* what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? left front brake. Vehicle is not yet repaired and available for inspection. * how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? while driving on the highway at around 70 mph, the steering started shaking in a concerning matter. The vehicle seemed to decelerate quickly when lifting the foot off the gas pedal. Once I stopped I noticed that the left front brakes was extremely hot. The other brakes were fine. * has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? vehicle is not yet repaired. * has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? no. * were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? there was no warning visible.

2015 Ford Transit Connect 150: while driving on the freeway 60-65 mph, the brakes seem to lock up without depressing the pedal, slowing to 40 mph and shaking uncontrollably. Putting on the brake to exit the flow of traffic, braking caused the vehicle to shake even more finally by pumping the accelerator, the speed increased again. Finally getting off of the freeway the brake pedal went to the floor. I had to pump the brake pedal until it finally reacted. Less than a week later, getting on the freeway almost the exact thing happened. Luckily I was a bit more prepared when I felt the shaking. Today, driving the van back to our warehouse approx 15 miles on regular streets (not freeway driving) the brakes again went to the floor. Master cylinder not leaking, brakes seem to be in good shape. . . But something is wrong we brought the vehicle to sawgrass Ford in sunrise florida. They had it for over a month. They were unable to determine the problem and only made suggestions to completely change out all the brake components for $5-$6,000. 00 but also said that they could not guarantee that this would fix the problem. The brakes were serviced approximately 6-7 months prior to these incidents I called corporate Ford office. Was told that the 2016 Ford Transit Connect had brake hydrolic control unit recalls, but the 2015 doesn't have the recall listed. I also looking on manywebsites to verify any other2015/2016 problems with the brakes "locking up" or vehicle going into safe mode (another possibility) there were numerous complaints and concerns regarding 2016 & even 2017 situations very similar to what I went through. Ford told me that model dv6z2c405d brake hydrolic control unit did not have an official recall. But that Ford stopped using that model and started using model ek4z2c405a which was recalled and then replaced the recall with fk4z2c405c. Seems like there may have been a problem with the 2015 model which caused the to change and with the 2016 model as well.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was vibrating. The rotors then overheated, causing the brakes to seize. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the calipers, brakes, and rotors; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit (hcu) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle had previously been serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 16v482000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at 20 mph and coming to a complete stop, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stopped. However, as he released the brake pedal to drive from the complete stop, the vehicle failed to move. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle responded at a significant low speed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front brakes and the rear driver's side brake were not releasing pressure upon depressing the brake pedal. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the brake hydraulic control unit (hcu) pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 16v482000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) as the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the abs, stability control, and traction control warning lights illuminated. There was an abnormal dinging sound detected. The brakes, power steering and speedometer became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 16v482000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Hcu (hydraulic control unit) failure, causing brakes to apply without depression of the brake pedal. This occurred both at residential speeds and highway speeds. This caused brakes to over heat excessively and to dangerous levels without system warning. Failure diagnosed by Ford dealership technician. Units were recalled on the 2016 Ford Transit Connects for failure unspecified and unknown if there is a relation to this issue as units were only 1 production year apart.

The brake pads do not release immediately after any braking event. Brake release happens between 10 seconds and 24 hours later. Repair work indicates problem is in the abs valve module due to contamination.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while at a stop light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not accelerate due to the anti-lock braking system not releasing as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and he stated that the vehicle was experiencing the failure stated in NHTSA campaign number: 16v482000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was included in the recall. The failure mileage 110,000.

The abs control/hydraulic unit failed over a period of months. At first I thought it was a master cylinder issue and replaced that but it did not cure the problem. My wife had an issue several times where she thought the transmission was acting up but I could not replicate it, until the brakes really started to lock up. It got to the point where the brakes would stay locked up after any application and would slowly release after five to fifteen minutes. I had the dealership look at it and explained what I had found. If you cracked the metal brake line to hose connection at the right front and left rear, the brakes would release. The dealer did not agree with me, they wanted to replace the entire base braking system. I pulled it out of the dealer and took it to an independent repair shop. The part is presently in the hands of the repair garage but has a core charge on it. The component has not been inspected by anyone. No warning lamps appeared at any time.

July2, 2022 Saturday, 4pm 2021 Ford Transit Connect titanium -sudden unintended acceleration I was making a very slow (2-3mph) u-turn in an empty, very small strip mall parking lot with the brake being lightly pushed as I went around tight left turn. 3/4 thru the turn the van suddenly accelerated while I believe the brake pedal was still being pushed, I pushed the brake pedal down hard but the van continued to accelerate. . It wouldn't slow down. The van jumped the curb and ran into a 4' square cement planter on the sidewalk, sliding the planter about 3 ft. Forward. The whole sudden acceleration happened within about 3-5 seconds and was stopped by the cement planter, cutting off the engine. All front airbags were deployed. A few cuts and bruises from the airbags required no medical attention. No citations were issued by the police. The vehicle damage has been estimated at 27,000 and the insurance company is deciding whether to total it or repair it.

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Some portion of the brakes master cylinder degraded into small pieces and were found in the brake lines by a Ford dealership technician. While traveling on highway at highway speeds (70mph), about an hour into a trip, the brakes locked on which caused vehicle to travel into the median and slide sideways. The vehicle had to be coaxed (put in manual mode), to get it off highway and limped to dealership. The technician replaced the master cylinder and noted the debris in the brake lines, therefore, he bled all the brake lines to clear the debris. There was no accident (luckily it was avoided), therefore, no insurance or police inspection. Only inspected by Ford dealership personnel. The only warning lamp that was illuminated was the tire pressure warning, since a spare tire was being used at the time.