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Ford Transit Connect: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows58
model years2011–2020 (10)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
ford.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2020transit-connect-2020-transmission-failureTransmission failure requiring replacementPOWER TRAIN112020-03 → 2025-10312026-08-30
2020transit-connect-2020-brake-system-failureABS module failure and brake lockupSERVICE BRAKES62024-05 → 2026-04312026-08-30
2020transit-connect-2020-windshield-water-leakWindshield adhesive water leakVISIBILITY62023-02 → 2026-05312026-08-30
2020transit-connect-2020-precollision-assistPre-Collision Assist warning and transmission hesitationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE32020-08 → 2022-09312026-08-30
2019transit-connect-2019-transmission-failureTransmission failure and hard shiftingPOWER TRAIN232021-04 → 2026-06512026-08-29
2019transit-connect-2019-backup-camera-blackoutRearview camera freeze or blackout in reverseBACK OVER PREVENTION42022-03 → 2026-05512026-08-29
2019transit-connect-2019-windshield-leak-detachWindshield leak or detachment at sealVISIBILITY22022-05 → 2025-02512026-08-29
2019transit-connect-2019-abs-brake-lockupABS hydraulic control unit failure and brake lock-upSERVICE BRAKES162020-05 → 2026-05512026-08-29
2018transit-connect-2018-abs-brake-lockupABS module failure causing brake lockupSERVICE BRAKES42023-06 → 2026-06222026-09-02
2018transit-connect-2018-torque-converter-shudderTransmission shudder and torque converter failurePOWER TRAIN42021-09 → 2024-12222026-09-02
2018transit-connect-2018-door-lock-latch-failureDoor lock and latch actuator failureLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES22022-05 → 2023-07222026-09-02
2018transit-connect-2018-power-steering-failurePower steering rack failure without warningSTEERING52022-05 → 2025-01222026-09-02
2017transit-connect-2017-backup-camera-blankRearview camera showing blank screen in reverseBACK OVER PREVENTION32024-11 → 2026-07282026-09-01
2017transit-connect-2017-panoramic-roof-detachPanoramic roof panel separating from the vehicleVISIBILITY32023-06 → 2023-11282026-09-01
2017transit-connect-2017-hcu-brake-malfunctionHydraulic control unit causing brakes to stick or failSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC72021-11 → 2024-07282026-09-01
2017transit-connect-2017-eps-steering-lossElectronic power steering assist lossSTEERING22018-07 → 2018-11282026-09-01
2017transit-connect-2017-electrical-lock-window-faultElectrical fault affecting door locks and windowsELECTRICAL SYSTEM32018-12 → 2021-02282026-09-01
2016ford-transit-connect-2016-brake-hcu-lockupBrake hydraulic control unit lockupSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)162020-10 → 2026-021042026-08-26
2016ford-transit-connect-2016-windshield-detachWindshield seal detachment and water leakVISIBILITY/WIPER152019-03 → 2026-061042026-08-26
2016ford-transit-connect-2016-shifter-cable-failureShifter cable and bushing failurePOWER TRAIN132019-10 → 2024-051042026-08-26
2016ford-transit-connect-2016-door-latch-failureSliding and cargo door latch failureLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES62021-08 → 2025-071042026-08-26
2016ford-transit-connect-2016-swollen-lug-nutsSwollen wheel lug nutsWHEELS52020-04 → 2023-081042026-08-26
2016ford-transit-connect-2016-panoramic-roof-detachPanoramic roof glass panel detachmentVISIBILITY132018-08 → 2026-071042026-08-26
2016ford-transit-connect-2016-throttle-body-lossElectronic throttle body power lossENGINE92016-06 → 2019-091042026-08-26
2016ford-transit-connect-2016-power-steering-failureElectric power steering lossSTEERING52017-02 → 2022-101042026-08-26
2015transit-connect-2015-door-latch-failureSliding door latch and lock failureLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES162016-10 → 2025-10662026-08-28
2015transit-connect-2015-rearview-camera-failureRearview camera and back-over prevention system failureBACK OVER PREVENTION52022-01 → 2026-07662026-08-28
2015transit-connect-2015-engine-overheatingEngine overheating and exhaust carbon monoxide intrusionENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING52018-02 → 2024-06662026-08-28
2015transit-connect-2015-rear-glass-shatterSpontaneous rear window and liftgate glass failureSTRUCTURE32017-10 → 2021-06662026-08-28
2015transit-connect-2015-electrical-display-blankInstrument cluster and electrical display blackoutELECTRICAL SYSTEM32017-07 → 2024-12662026-08-28
2015transit-connect-2015-shifter-rollawayGear shifter failure causing vehicle rollawayPOWER TRAIN92018-09 → 2021-10662026-08-28
2015transit-connect-2015-steering-failureSteering system loss of controlSTEERING42018-08 → 2022-11662026-08-28
2014ford-transit-connect-2014-door-latch-failureDoor latch failure allowing unexpected openingLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES322015-03 → 2026-041272026-09-07
2014ford-transit-connect-2014-backup-camera-failureBackup camera failure or intermittent malfunctionBACK OVER PREVENTION122016-10 → 2026-061272026-09-07
2014ford-transit-connect-2014-roof-panel-detachmentPanoramic roof panel detachment or leakSTRUCTURE92015-05 → 2026-051272026-09-07
2014ford-transit-connect-2014-seat-fold-failureMiddle-row seat fails to fold or unfoldSEATS32017-03 → 2026-031272026-09-07
2014ford-transit-connect-2014-engine-overheatingEngine overheating from coolant system failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING52014-06 → 2024-101272026-09-07
2014ford-transit-connect-2014-fuel-pump-failureFuel pump failure causing stall or no-startFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM102014-07 → 2022-071272026-09-07
2014ford-transit-connect-2014-transmission-failureTransmission failure or erratic shiftingPOWER TRAIN132015-03 → 2024-091272026-09-07
2014ford-transit-connect-2014-power-steering-lossPower steering loss while drivingSTEERING62017-11 → 2020-091272026-09-07
2013transit-connect-2013-engine-coolant-lossEngine coolant loss and overheatingENGINE52018-01 → 2019-09322026-09-05
2013transit-connect-2013-transmission-failureAutomatic transmission failure while drivingPOWER TRAIN42015-09 → 2023-06322026-09-05
2013transit-connect-2013-shift-to-park-failureShift-to-park mechanism failurePOWER TRAIN22020-08 → 2022-07322026-09-05
2013transit-connect-2013-traction-control-disableTraction control system disabling vehicleELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)32016-01 → 2018-10322026-09-05
2013transit-connect-2013-service-brake-issuesService brake pedal and wear issuesSERVICE BRAKES32014-01 → 2019-01322026-09-05
2013transit-connect-2013-exterior-lighting-failureExterior lighting failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING22015-10 → 2017-08322026-09-05
2012transit-connect-2012-rear-window-cracks-defrostRear window fracture during defroster useVISIBILITY32013-02 → 2018-03262026-09-03
2012transit-connect-2012-water-leak-door-sealsWater intrusion through door seals and dashboardSTRUCTURE22015-01 → 2026-01262026-09-03
2012transit-connect-2012-traction-control-cannotTraction control cannot be disabled in snowELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)22013-04 → 2019-12262026-09-03
2012transit-connect-2012-windshield-wiper-arm-failureWindshield wiper arm failureVISIBILITY/WIPER22018-10 → 2022-07262026-09-03
2012transit-connect-2012-throttle-body-power-lossThrottle body failure with loss of powerENGINE62014-02 → 2018-02262026-09-03
2012transit-connect-2012-seat-belt-seat-latchSeat belt buckle and seat latch failureSEAT BELTS32013-06 → 2022-10262026-09-03
2011transit-connect-2011-wiper-arm-detachmentWindshield wiper arm detachment in rainVISIBILITY/WIPER62012-09 → 2026-03242026-09-10
2011transit-connect-2011-speed-control-malfunctionThrottle and cruise control speed fluctuationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL22013-03 → 2015-08242026-09-10
2011transit-connect-2011-transmission-failureTransmission gear engagement failurePOWER TRAIN42013-09 → 2020-03242026-09-10
2011transit-connect-2011-electrical-stallElectrical system shutdown while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM32015-12 → 2019-04242026-09-10
2011transit-connect-2011-brake-failureRear brake adjustment and fluid leakSERVICE BRAKES22013-07 → 2019-03242026-09-10
2011transit-connect-2011-traction-control-lockoutTraction control shutdown on inclinesTRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM22012-02 → 2013-02242026-09-10

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Ford Transit Connect [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ford/transit-connect
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_ford_transit_connect_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Ford Transit Connect},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ford/transit-connect}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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