2016 Ford Transit Connect: engine overheating

Filed Feb 4, 2026 · Brakes, Wheels · NC

Was driving to work passenger front wheel locked overheating brakes and smoking had to have towed to jones ford in Shalotte North Carolina today

Filed Feb 24, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 128,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was vibrating. The rotors then overheated, causing the brakes to seize. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the calipers, brakes, and rotors; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit (HCU) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle had previously been serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V482000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2022 · Wheels · IL

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal seized. Additionally, the passenger's side front wheel overheated and melted the hubcap. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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 May 21, 2019 · Engine · 62,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford transit connect. While driving various speeds, the coolant leaked and the contact heard abnormal noises underneath the hood. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Banner ford of monroe (6300 frontage rd, monroe, la 71202, 318‑388‑3300) diagnosed and repaired the radiator hose due to the coolant leak. The dealer diagnosed that the motor needed to be repaired. The motor had not been repaired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.