2016 Ford Transit Connect structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Ford Transit Connect — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On XXX at 1820 hrs CST I was traveling westbound on HWY XXX between [XXX] and Central [XXX] [XXX]. The weather was sunny, temp 88 degrees. As I was driving between 60 and 65 MPH with cars in front as well as behind me I heard a very loud “explosion” type noise. It was loud and quite scary and…”
filed Jul 20, 2026
“I am writing to report a serious and recurring safety issue with my 2016 Ford Transit Connect. On four separate occasions, the rear sliding doors on both the driver and passenger sides have completely detached from the vehicle during the normal process of closing them. These incidents occurred…”
filed May 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Transit Connect years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Transit Connect | 1 | 5% |
| 2015 Transit Connect | 13 | 20% |
| 2014 Transit Connect | 28 | 22% |
| 2013 Transit Connect | 4 | 13% |
| 2012 Transit Connect | 2 | 8% |
| 2011 Transit Connect | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Transit Connect | 4 | 10% |
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.