Windshield Problems of Ford Transit Connect

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. The accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle was slow to move. The engine hot message was displayed. There was an unknown running sound detected. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and an unknown repair was performed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that water had leaked into the engine from the front windshield. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the window was replaced but was installed incorrectly. The weather strip was detached. The manufacturer was contacted, and informed the contact that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

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The contact owns a 2020 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the windshield was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 22v192000 (visibility) but the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was unable to locate a mechanic to compete the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 31,122.

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The contact called in regard to a 2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicle owned by the u. S. Army. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 22v192000 (visibility) however, upon contacting the dealer four weeks later, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had been taken to a third-party technician where the windshield was cracked in the process of completing the recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that they were awaiting the part to replace the windshield. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the part would be available in October 2022. The contact stated that the vehicle had been at the dealer since June 15, 2022. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,296. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the front windshield had started to detach from the vehicle across the entire top of the windshield. The contact noticed an excessive amount of condensation build-up around the area as well. The dealer was not contacted. A windshield specialist arrived and determined that the windshield needed to be replaced. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a repair facility. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

2016 Ford Transit Connect titanium. Consumer writes in regards glares on windshield which they feel to be a safety hazard while driving.

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.

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