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Ford Transit Connect repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

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Ford Transit Connect repair cost distribution

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$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (72%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Ford Transit Connect in Tennessee, United States Oct 2022 - Jul 2023
Jul 2023 8000 mi	Car pulled to the side too much due to the crown of the road. Front tires showed minor wear already. Ford realigned and said that it hadn't been right. No cost warranty.

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Ford Transit Connect in Ohio, United States Oct 2020 - Dec 2022
Nov 2020 24833 mi	Failed EGR valve replaced under warranty
Mar 2021 28433 mi	Axle shaft replaced
Mar 2022 40991 mi	Transmission rebuild due to slippage - solenoid valve had failed causing clutch damage
May 2022 44300 mi US $150	Parking brake cable wore and snapped at right wheel, replaced
Nov 2022 53000 mi US $70	Replace failed EGR valve Replace failed USB port/hub

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Ford Transit Connect in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2017 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018 102000 mi US $750	Handbrake in-op. Rear brakes grinding when you depressed brake peddle.

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Ford Transit Connect in Virginia, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 15000 mi	Passenger side sun visor would not stay in place when stowed. Replaced.

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Ford Transit Connect in Ohio, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2024
Jan 2017 33010 mi	Rear wiper motor frozen. Replaced. Part # DV6Z17508C Fuel odor smell in cabin after filling up. Issued corrected under TSB 15-0095
Aug 2018 51275 mi US $122	A battery cell died and drained battery. Replaced battery with Duracell Ultra Gold BCI Group 40R.
Jan 2019 56913 mi	Both transmission axle seals leaking fluid and oil leaking from front cover. Dealer repaired both under warranty.
Mar 2020 70400 mi	Power steering electronic assist failed in late July 2020 at 63,500 miles. Electronic assist is a non-repairable item, the entire rack needs replaced. Was able to finally replace rack due to $1,300 cost of just the rack itself.
Jun 2020 72000 mi	Valve cover gasket leaking, replaced.
Jan 2021 78000 mi US $21	Replaced heater hose DV6Z-18472-B. Leaking at firewall connection at plastic connector on hose.
Feb 2022 85000 mi US $120	Exhaust system resonator rusted out, replaced with aftermarket one. The OEM Ford part alone was to expensive at over $600.
Mar 2022 84885 mi US $20	Replaced valve cover gasket, stared to leak again in same location. Last replaced in June 2020. Part number CV6Z-6584-A.
Apr 2022 86830 mi	Replaced engine valve cover (Part # CV6Z-6582-E) and gasket. The valve cover gasket only was replaced on 3/5/2022, but the cover started to leak again. Believed that the cover became cracked when the gasket was replaced . No further oil leak has been observed.

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Ford Transit Connect in New Jersey, United States - May 2016
May 2016 48850 mi	15FOZ01 EEC DIAGNOSTICS TEST. REPLACE 1.8S4Z9E926B THROTTLE BODY AND MOTOR ASY. Note: Engine lost all power while under way at 65mph wet conditions at highway speeds.