Steering Problems of Ford Transit Connect

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the brakes locked up. After releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle began to shake abnormally. While driving, the power steering became inoperable. The hill assist, traction control, and steering assist became inoperable. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact is a former mechanic and determined that the abs module hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. When the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, there were no codes displayed. The contact called the local dealer and was referred to the manufacturer and the NHTSA hotline. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

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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.

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Power steering failed without warning. Rack and pinion had to be replaced. You now have 5 complaints on this but still no investigation open. This is clearly a manufacturer defect. $2,700 to fix. Vehicle only had 65,000 miles on it when it failed.

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Steering knuckle developed a crack through what appears to be defective casting of the part. Crack was noticed prior to separation of steering assembly. This could have created and extreme hazard if not noticed prior to total failure.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required to turn the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering (eps) needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained with the independent mechanic awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed there was no power steering recall for his VIN. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Steering system failed while driving put driver at risk of crash. The problem still exists. It appears that the power steering rack has failed for the second time and will need to be replaced. There was no warning prior to failure.

Power steering failed without warning while vehicle was being driven at highway speeds. Vehicle required replacement of power steering rack. This is the 4th time this has happened with my Ford Transit Connect vans.

Unexpected power steering failure while driving. Driver and surrounding vehicles at risk Ford dealer has reproduced the problem but can't identify the cause there weren't any warning lamps or messages before failure I own two other Ford Transit Connect vans from 2018, each has had the same problem.

After battery replacement, the power steering (the epas system) failed. The dashboard-gauges display said, "steering assist fault service required. " after towing and diagnosis, my mechanic said the system had to be reprogramed at a dealership. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

The steering rack is not moving freely. Struts, tie rods and u joint are moving freezing but the steering rack is not. This is a huge safety concern because if the steering rack were to lock up and then allow me, the driver, to turn the wheel, that would absolutely cause me to crash. My local automotive service has diagnosed the problem.

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. The check engine and abs warning lights were illuminated. The speedometer, power steering, and several other unknown messages were displayed intermittently. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer after the original failure and was diagnosed and determined that the front passenger’s side wheel position sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic after the second failure, and it was determined that the same front passenger’s and driver’s side wheel position sensors had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the steering wheel position sensor had failed and needed to be replaced also. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Power steering failure while driving driver safety at risk as well as surrounding vehicles yes yes no warning lights, messages or other symptoms prior to failure.

Upon starting the vehicle, the dashboard does not provide information, power brakes do not seem to function, power steering quits and several items show up on dash. Upon cutting car off and restarting, they may all be corrected. The next time car is started, it may or may not recur. This has happened about six times recently as late as today. Our fear is we will lose control of the car while driving at highway speeds. It seems many functions are controlled by computers that have a flaw. Brakes also lose power.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle loss power steering with the steering assist fault - service required warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted nor notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

The electronic power steering on my Ford 2014 transit sometimes works and sometimes doesn't, but it sometimes, on the highway, it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. On the highway bends, the the steering would suddenly work and the car would feel like it was a bit out of control. It is fine if it is completely broken but it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. Sometimes when I start the car, it works but when you get onto the highway, it breaks. We also have no money to fix it. This happens on Ford a lot and many cars have been recalled but not mine.

The vehicle is hard to turn directions. I was leaving a customer home and the vehicle power steering just stop operating. This vehicle has electrical power steering.

Power steering suddenly quit without any warning.

Electric power steering control module (pscm) disengaged while stopped at a gas station. A vehicle operating error/warning was displayed on the dash. The pcsm returned to a working mode for a short time (2 days) and then failed permanently. All instances occured while the vehicle was stopped.

Vehicle was involved a traffic accident on July 16,2018 and a contributing was a worn brake system by my employer's vehicle. The brake system needed repairs and it was brought supervisions attention on several occasions. I was terminated because of their vehicle being unsafe. The company that owns this vehicle is iocafano's catering service at 1739 sam rittenberg blvd. The vehicle was traveling toward I-95 headed to savannah georgia for a food delivery when it was involved in a rear end collison.

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We've only had this vehicle for 6 months and have had tire replacements, transmission issues, pedal recall, and the doors unopening twice (recall).

My vehicle is experiencing a problem with complete steering loss when vehicle is driving worse than no power steering there is a recall on many Ford and some Lincoln vehicles reguarding this issue with steering gear. I've reached out to Ford reguarding this issue although its a sefety issue which could cause severe injury or death to occupant or bystander. This vehicle is less than three years old with a certified warranty. Although this problem is occuring across multiple vehicles and keeps expanding they aren't willing to take care of there issues. My vehicle is currently at margate Ford in pompano florida. I'm affraid of picking it up do to safety issue.

Car ran into guard ails on side of road turned I quarter over hadtobe totaled it may because of half shafts made in turkey that were lemons.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect van. While driving 5 mph, the steering wheel seized and the instrument panel went blank. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse box wiring harness was defective and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Over the years, the steering wheel has become lose to the point that there is almost 3/4" of play at the outer edge. The steering wheel does not stay on a flat plane. This condition occurs at all times. It matters not if the engine is running, or if I am in motion, turning, or breaking.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized immediately after the key was inserted into the ignition, which prevented the contact from starting the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to her residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,300. The current mileage was 120,344. Kmj.

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