2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
The 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywiper (5 complaints), Electrical System (4 complaints), and Engine (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT, potentially affecting up to 16,330 vehicles.
Recall 12V374000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 16,330 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.
Consequence: If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN HALF OR 3/4 LOADED GOING UP A HILL ON HWY VAN DOWN SHIFTS A JERKS IN TO GEAR . FEELS LIKE YOU GOT KICKED OFF A HORSE . MOST NOTICABLE BETWEEN 40MPH AND 50 MPH.. THIS HAS DAMAGED 3 SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS IN 117,000 MILES STARTED ST 15000 MILES AND GETTING WORSE AT DEALER AGAIN
WHEN HALF OR 3/4 LOADED GOING UP A HILL ON HWY VAN DOWN SHIFTS A JERKS IN TO GEAR . FEELS LIKE YOU GOT KICKED OFF A HORSE . MOST NOTICABLE BETWEEN 40MPH AND 50 MPH.. THIS HAS DAMAGED 3 SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS IN 117,000 MILES STARTED ST 15000 MILES AND GETTING WORSE AT DEALER AGAIN
WHEN HALF OR 3/4 LOADED GOING UP A HILL ON HWY VAN DOWN SHIFTS A JERKS IN TO GEAR . FEELS LIKE YOU GOT KICKED OFF A HORSE . MOST NOTICABLE BETWEEN 40MPH AND 50 MPH.. THIS HAS DAMAGED 3 SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS IN 117,000 MILES STARTED ST 15000 MILES AND GETTING WORSE AT DEALER AGAIN
TRANSMISSION IS LOCKED AND IS BURN
MULTIPLE TIMES, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SEEMS TO JUST SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. WITH NO WARNING ALL THE LIGHTS AND DASH INDICATORS WILL FLASH AND ALL GO OUT. ENGINE WILL BRIEFLY RUN, THEN QUIT. SEVERAL TIMES BEEN VERY LUCKY TO GET OFF ROAD OR FREEWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. FORD DEALER WORKED ON IT FOR 1+ YRS, REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY. I'VE TROUBLE TESTED AND FIND NO ISSUES. NO APPARENT GROUNDING ISSUES. NO FUSES OR RELAYS APPEAR TO BE FAULTY. FOUND MANY LIKE-COMPLAINTS ONLINE. ACTS LIKE A BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ISSUE. BUT LATER, AFTER JUMPED BATTERY, ALL SYSTEMS WORKS WITHOUT INCIDENT FOR SEVERAL DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS...YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN ITS GOING TO HIT.
Safety Rating for the 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Ford Motor Company has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-12-7-12 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
FORD: FRONT TURN SIGNAL MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO DAMAGE, LOOSENESS, OR DISTORTION TO BULB SOCKET WHERE BULB AND SOCKET COME IN CONTACT. *PE
TSB-501359 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
AZURE DYNAMICS: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF UPDATED VEHICLE SOFTWARE FOR IMPROVED ESS & DMOC DIAGNOSTICS, AND IMPROVED DRIVABILITY. *PE
TSB-501359 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
AZURE DYNAMICS: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF UPDATED VEHICLE SOFTWARE FOR IMPROVED ESS & DMOC DIAGNOSTICS, AND IMPROVED DRIVABILITY. *PE
TSB-12-1-14 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
FORD: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO COLD AIR FROM AIR CONDITIONER OR VEHICLE OVERHEATING DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE, MAKING ELECTRIC COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE.
TSB-12-1-14 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
FORD: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO COLD AIR FROM AIR CONDITIONER OR VEHICLE OVERHEATING DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE, MAKING ELECTRIC COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE.
TSB-11-11-19 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION, RUNS ROUGH OR LACK OF POWER UPON ACCELERATION. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 56 complaints
- 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT (current)
- 2012 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 35 complaints
- 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 38 complaints
- 2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 149 complaints
- 2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 78 complaints
- 2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 142 complaints
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