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2016 Ford Transit Connect Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ford Transit Connect has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect

Visibility
18
Powertrain
13
Other
12
Brakes
12
Structure
11
Engine
8
Steering
8
Electrical
8
Wheels
6
Speed Control
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 11, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 29, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGSSee attached document for complaint.
Aug 26, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND M...
Apr 3, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE COOLANT LEAKED A...
Oct 24, 2017ENGINETHE VEHICLE IN MOTION ALL OF A SUDDEN ON FIRE AND BURNED AND REDUCED TO CHARCOAL ED FRAMES. ALL EQU...
Sep 28, 2017ENGINEVAN WENT INTO "LIMP" MODE WHILE DRIVING ON BUSY ROADWAY. TOWED TO FORD DEALER. THROTTLE BODY REPLA...
May 12, 2017ENGINEDRIVING IN CRUISE CONTROL AT 60 MPH ON LEVEL GROUND THE ENGINE VIOLENTLY STOPPED AS IF THE VEHICLE W...
Mar 19, 2017ENGINEVEHICLE HAS 17,888 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 40 MPH THE MOTOR STUMBL...
Jun 1, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND A ...

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