2016 Ford Transit Connect power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Ford Transit Connect — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission downshifted to 1st gear without warning. The contact continued driving and while coming to a stop light the failure recurred. The contact attempted to accelerate when the light turned green, and…”
filed May 28, 2024
“Going down highway at 70 mph, no power all of a sudden. No warning. Made it to the side, stranded. Transmission needs to be replaced, 83000 miles”
filed Dec 12, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detachCampaign 22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
- Bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detachCampaign 21V376000 · May 24, 2021
Related service bulletins
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in…
SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 2025
Power Train problems in other Transit Connect years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Transit Connect | 10 | 31% |
| 2019 Transit Connect | 24 | 47% |
| 2018 Transit Connect | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 Transit Connect | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 Transit Connect | 9 | 14% |
| 2014 Transit Connect | 12 | 9% |
| 2013 Transit Connect | 7 | 22% |
| 2011 Transit Connect | 4 | 17% |
| 2010 Transit Connect | 8 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Transit Connect
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.