2016 Ford Transit Connect: sudden loss of power

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Engine · 45,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford transit connect. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power and misfired. Once restarted, the vehicle worked as designed, but all the instrument cluster indicators were illuminated. The contact called magic city ford lincoln (809 williamson rd ne, roanoke, va 24016, (540) 345-0911) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 95,000 miles · MA

While pulling out of a fast food drive through steering jerked to center and I lost power steering to the point where I could barely keep control of the vehicle, mechanic informed me the powering steering motor seemed overheated because of its location and I could expect this to happen again, on the dash I got a "steering fault" code. Second issue unrelated is that the temp sensor keeps malfunctioning, once the senor reaches below the freezing point on the dash ( keep in mind its 74f outside) the vehicle shuts down the air conditioning unit blowing hot air until the whole system resets and the dash reads the actual exterior temp. New ford temp sensor installed worked fine for two weeks then same issue. Its frustrating when we reach 80+ degrees and the air conditioning is intermittent because of a senor issue which is totally unrelated to the unit itself. Two other friends of mine own the same year vehicle and are having the same issues. Love my ford but they should own up to they're problems.

Filed Mar 21, 2017 · Engine · 17,888 miles · CO

Vehicle has 17,888 miles on the odometer. While the vehicle was in motion at 40 MPH the motor stumbled, lost power, and the check engine light illuminated along with a message stating there was a system fault and to service the engine now. I rolled to a stop, turned off the vehicle, attempted a restart and the vehicle ran as normal. The next day, while cruising at 70 MPH on the highway, the vehicle stumbled, lost power, and the check engine light illuminated along with a message stating there was a system fault and to service the engine now. This time, while on the highway, was very dangerous. I could not move the vehicle under its own power and I was rapidly losing speed. I luckily managed to pull over onto the shoulder where I turned off the vehicle, then restarted it. Drove as normal after the restart. Dealership identified the issue was the electronic throttle body malfunctioning. Personal research revealed that this is a widespread issue. This issue is dangerous for the owner of the vehicle and for other drivers. I could have been rear ended on the highway quite easily because my vehicle did not have any power to move, just the remaining momentum to keep it moving. I fail to see how so many of these failing electronic throttle bodies are still in use when there is clearly danger to consumers.

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 8,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford transit connect. While driving on the highway, the vehicle lost power and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 10,000 miles · CT

While driving at an estimated and constant 70 MPH on the highway, the car beeped and "engine malfunction" displayed on the dashboard. The vehicle then suddenly lost power and began to shake violently. The smell of burning oil was present in the cabin. Given the speeds, this was dangerous. I had to coast across a lane of traffic and come to a stop in a grassy area to avoid blocking the highway. Had there been traffic, this would have been impossible. The car at the time was approximately three months old. The car had to be towed to a dealer. The dealer is repairing the car and has indicated that the throttle body needed to be replaced (under warranty). The dealer asserts the cause of the burning oil smell was that the car was due for an oil change.