2012 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT PROBLEMS

2012 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT PROBLEMS

2012 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Fuel System

    • Heat from exhaust system melted holes in fuel tank, causing fuel leaks and risk of fire or explosion
    • Vehicle stopped running due to melted fuel tank, requiring fuel pump replacement
    • Misleading gas mileage, radio problems, and automatic vehicle locking with key inside the ignition reported

  • 2. Electrical System

    • Dashboard caught on fire due to blower motor resistor failure
    • Illuminated tire pressure warning indicator repeatedly while driving, faulty tire pressure alert system
    • Rear window exploded when rear defroster was activated, faulty defroster causing glass to shatter

  • 3. Visibility

    • Windshield wipers failed to operate, obstructing driver's view in the rain
    • Windshield reflections caused obstruction of driver's road visibility
    • Rear split bench seat would not lock onto floor mounting points after folding up

  • 4. Safety

    • Throttle body failures resulting in sudden loss of power at speed, posing a safety hazard
    • Seat belt buckle/latch in the backseat causing bruising or broken bones upon seating
    • Traction control system issue in snow and ice, unable to disable causing unsafe driving conditions

  • 5. Throttle/Transmission

    • Throttle body failures causing vehicle to run poorly and not accelerate, repeated issues with throttle body replacement
    • Throttle body issues causing check engine light to come on and vehicle to run poorly
    • Gas pedal being pushed all the way to the floor at times with delayed acceleration from stop

  • 6. Miscellaneous

    • Window cracking and pop out when rear defroster was turned on
    • Dashboard warped and deteriorated, leaks causing water to enter through windshield and dashboard
    • Water leak through windshield and dashboard causing gray substance to leak into the vehicle

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