2016 Ford Transit Connect Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect, 8% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While pulling out of a fast food drive through steering jerked to center and I lost power steering to the point where I could barely keep control of the vehicle, mechanic informed me the powering steering motor seemed overheated because of its location and I could expect this to happen again, on the dash I got a steering fault code. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221302, filed 2019-06, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while initially starting the vehicle and while driving at various speeds, the main computer screen displayed the “Hill Stop Assist Not Available and Parking Assist Not Available messages. The check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The speedometer, power steering, and several other unknown messages were displayed intermittently. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11560625, filed 2023-12, 70,000 miles“After battery replacement, the power steering (the EPAS system) failed. The dashboard-gauges display said, STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED. After towing and diagnosis, my mechanic said the system had to be reprogramed at a dealership. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.”
NHTSA complaint #11463266, filed 2022-05“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required to turn the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering (EPS) needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained with the independent mechanic awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed there was no power steering recall for his VIN. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11488037, filed 2022-10, 102,000 miles“Calipers and brake pads were replaced and still front brakes locking up. Unable to drive. Also, I had to replace a brand new brain on the van over $3000 electrical. The contact stated the vehicle is not working and needs help.”
NHTSA complaint #11545515, filed 2023-09Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect
22 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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