Component Record

Ford Transit Connect 2016 Power Train Problems

13 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2016 Ford Transit Connect - 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V376000Reported May 24, 2021 - 192,080 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 192,080 vehicles across all affected models.

22V413000Reported June 10, 2022 - 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 2,925,968 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility22 Brakes17 Electrical System14 Engine14 Vehicle Structure14 Unknown Or Other13

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.