Structure Problems of Ford Transit Connect

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the front driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts were damp following a rainstorm. Upon inspection, the contact observed that the door seals on both front doors were allowing water to enter the vehicle, causing the seat belts to become damp. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,838.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed highway speed, the passenger's side plastic door panel separated and flew off in the highway. The contact was able to retrieve the door panel. Additionally, the contact stated that the the driver's side plastic door panel was loose. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v777000(structure). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

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The contact owns a 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle drover over pump in the road and both the front drivers side and front passenger side wheel exterior fender flares along with the front grill had dislodged from the vehicle. Upon inspection the contact discovered that the plastic clips attaching the parts to the body of the vehicle had failed. 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 130,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the plastic behind the armrest fractured, which could cause a laceration while entering or exiting the vehicle. The contact also stated that the seat backs for the rear seats were missing and could cause injuries in the event of a crash. John c. Stewart & son inc (located at 5227 vt-103, cuttingsville, vt 05738, (802) 492-3312) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the same failures were evident in several 2016 Ford Transit Connect vans. The manufacturer was informed of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that on various occasions, while driving at various speeds, the brushed aluminum on the steering wheel and the plastic around the radio and vents reflected sunlight, creating a glare which blinded the contact. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure had been recurring since the vehicle was purchased new.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the dashboard deteriorated, warped and the framework was visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs over three times but the failure was recurring. The contact later noticed the presence of a leak. The contact further inspected the vehicle and noticed that the seams near the windshield had become loose, causing water to leak into the vehicle through the dashboard and windshield. The dealer used an epoxy seal to repair the vehicle however, the repair caused damage to the windshield which became cracked. Additionally, an unknown gray substance was leaking into the vehicle near the windshield and dashboard area. The dealer then referred the contact to an independent dealer, who replaced the windshield. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148.