Just got this vehicle, was purchased as used but with warranty still as it only had 16500 miles. After driving for few weeks I had the following problems. #1 fuel economy on vehicle is 15 miles per gallon (on a 4 cylinder engine?). Previously taken to dealer where they replaced a recall part (throttle body) as it was doing only 13 miles to the gallon. Dealer states that is working normal???? #2 after driving for 4 hours or more (city or highway) hot air comes out of air vents even when outside temp is 40 degrees fe.( and temp is set to low on cluster). 20 degrees deference is not ok (maybe in winter but not in summer). Dealer was able to replicate the problem and call ford engineers, to which they said that it is normal. Dealer was able to replicate the same issue on 3 similar vehicles but still ford states that it is normal??? Hot air coming out of vents at 70 degrees when it is 55 degrees outside is not normal.
2016 Ford Transit Connect electrical complaints
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I own a 2016 ford transit connect with tow package assembled in valencia, spain. There is a recall 17s34 issued by ford on oct. 25, 2017 regarding ford transit vehicles assembled in kansas city equipped with tow modules. The issue is water entering the electrical system thru the tow moduel and shorting out the system. My vehicle is currently in the shop because the ignition has come apart and it is going to cost me more that 800.00 to fix. My problems started about two weeks age the radio went out along with the backup camera and screen, I checked the fuses seemed fine put them back all ok. A day later vehicle began to make a lot of noise coming from the dash board this time the battery went dead, I charged the battery, checked the fuses, the battery still kept going dead. Every time I turned the vehicle off the battery went dead after 3 or 4 times of this the ignition stoped working all together. I then had the vehicle towed to my local dealership where they put in a new battery and ran a diagnostic check to find out the ignition had come apart and had to be replaced at a cost of $800. I am concerned that water is getting into my electrical system and I am going to have more problems in the future if this tow modules isn't fixed. The ford recall states: water intrusion into the module may result in rapid flashing of turn signals, loss of instrument cluster display, loss of heat and air conditioning controls, and loss of multimedia including radio, screens and sync. Wiring corrosion from prolonged water intrusion could also result in an electrical short to the ground, which could cause seat belt pretensioner deployment, a burning smell and/or increased risk of fire, including when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is off. I feel strongly that my vehicle is experiencing many of the same issues in this recall and should possible be included in the recall 17s34
The vehicle cut off while in transit power steering goes out first battery light comes on vehicle stops can not restart
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford transit connect van. While driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the instrument panel went blank. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse box wiring harness was defective and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. ..updated 04/13/17*bf updated 05/15/17 *bf
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