NHTSA Complaint #11308754 — 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11308754 |
| Vehicle | 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 12,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
LOUD NOISE W/VIBRATION AND FOUL ODOR COMING FROM HEATER BLOWER. DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED A RODENT'S NEST IN THE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THERE IS NO REMEDY TO PREVENT RECURRENCE. DEALERSHIP ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FORD ESCAPE HAS A HISTORY OF THE SAME PROBLEM. SEE FORD'S TSB 17-0034, PUBLISHED 3/21/17 RE FORD'S RECOMMENDED PREVENTION: "...INSTALL THE NEW INLET DUCT GASKET WITH SCREEN..." (EMPHASIS ADDED).
Related Complaints for the 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Recent Complaints for the 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
#11713637
SERVICE BRAKES
One tire locks up gradually and then completely preventing the vehicle from being driven and causing damage to the ot...
#11655051
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V294000 (...
#11639972
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS brakes are locked up and only release after a few seconds. I have replaced the driver front caliper and now the p...
#11639976
STEERING
Power steering failed without warning. Rack and pinion had to be replaced. You now have 5 complaints on this but sti...
#11631955
POWER TRAIN
Driving at higher speeds when going to brake, the vehicle drops gears and slows agressively. It started to do this oc...