How many engine complaints does the 2016 Ford Transit Connect have?

NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 15% of the 104 total complaints filed for that year.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2016 Transit Connect is 14,550 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Transit Connect engine issues?

NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this engine problem area on the 2016 Transit Connect.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these engine complaints?

NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 injuries among the 16 engine complaints, though one complaint involved a fire.

How does 2016 compare to other Transit Connect years for engine complaints?

The 2016 model's 16 engine complaints and 15% share are higher in raw count than most other years, though 2012 (27%) and 2022 (33%) show higher percentage shares of their smaller total complaint counts.

2016 Ford Transit Connect Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect, 15% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 14,550 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 16; 15% of 104
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 14,550 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Sudden loss of power and stalling at highway speeds (60-70 mph), sometimes with a 'system fault' or 'service engine now' message and rough or violent shaking.
Vehicle drops into a limp mode or won't restart after losing power, in several cases traced by the dealer to the throttle body needing replacement.
Engine stumbles, misfires, or idles roughly, occasionally paired with dash warning lights for traction control, SRS, or the instrument cluster.
One owner reported a coolant leak with abnormal engine noise at 60 mph, diagnosed by the dealer as a radiator hose issue.
One vehicle caught fire while in motion and was destroyed, though this was reported as an isolated incident with no crash or injury.

When 2016 Ford Transit Connect engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 7, 2016, latest Nov 20, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2016 to Nov 2025; peak Jan 2017 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Transit Connect model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20106 (14%)
20116 (25%)
20127 (27%)
20137 (22%)
201412 (9%)
20158 (12%)
201616 (15%)
20172 (7%)
20183 (14%)
20191 (2%)
20204 (13%)
20212 (25%)
20222 (33%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2016 Ford Transit Connect have?: NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 15% of the 104 total complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2016 Transit Connect is 14,550 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Transit Connect engine issues?: NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this engine problem area on the 2016 Transit Connect.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these engine complaints?: NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 injuries among the 16 engine complaints, though one complaint involved a fire.
How does 2016 compare to other Transit Connect years for engine complaints?: The 2016 model's 16 engine complaints and 15% share are higher in raw count than most other years, though 2012 (27%) and 2022 (33%) show higher percentage shares of their smaller total complaint counts.