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2016 Ford Transit Connect problems
Owners have filed 146 complaints about the 2016 Ford Transit Connect with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 9.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of structure at 9.6%.
Complaints146
Crashes1
Fires1
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 9.6% · 14
Structure 9.6% · 14
Visibility 9.6% · 14
Power train 8.9% · 13
Unknown or other 8.9% · 13
Engine 8.2% · 12
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.2% · 9
Service brakes 5.5% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 28 in the last three years against 59 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 58,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while sitting in the vehicle, he noticed the windshield was damaged and caused water to leak into the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed with windshield failure; however not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V192000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Visibility · reported at 60,000 miles
2016 Ford Transit Connect. Consumer writes in regards to panoramic roof safety recall. *Ld the consumer stated that she was unable to get into contact with anyone to have the repairs completed. Visibility
2016 Ford Transit Connect titanium. Consumer writes in regards glares on windshield which they feel to be a safety hazard while driving. *Ld Visibility
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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