2016 Ford Transit Steering Problems

“Ford Transit is designed to allow the ignition key to be turned off while it's in any gear including while it's in drive on the highway. Turning this key while on the highway will cause the power steering to go out causing a dangerous situation for the driver. My van has turned itself off while I was driving on the highway at 60 miles an hour four times because my knee touched the key. To make matters worse, the steering column is adjustable but it adjust itself without activating the leever causing the steering column with the ignition key to constantly come closer to my knees. …”

“•What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Unknown •How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Van completely shuts down, lights on dashboard shut off, can’t not accelerate or brake, and hazard lights do not turn on. •Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Problem could not be reproduce at Ford the second time. The first time this happened, the Van was serviced at Ford for over 2 months for the same issues. …”

“3/11/2021, took Transit to dealer on march 9, 2021,,, for humming coming from radio when turned on, for recall on drive shaft coupling. And additional noise when driving on expressway over 60 MPH plus... Goes away when letting off the accelerator and exiting expressway. Dealer had vehicle since 3/9/2021. Told me today they fixed the drive shaft coupling, then they came up with issue on front tires and had to rotate them.. Only 24k on vehicle since new... Now new issue about some sort of rattle with the front end... Etc..and that car pulls to right? …”

“I was notified for a **recall** on the DRIVE SHAFT sometime early this year ( Feb / March 2021)... I have about 24,000 miles on the van. I also reported humming noise after reaching 35 to 40 mph... and then more noise ( humming noise ) after reaching 65 mph on the expressway. I took my van to Northgate Ford, where I purchased new. They said they had the parts ordered etc. I left the van there for several days...Then I was notified that they put on the new replacement driveshaft,,,, assuming it was correct and BALANCED.... …”

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle while turning to the left or the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the front driver's side seat belt failed to latch securely. The Seat Belt warning light was not illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”