Electronic stability control (ESC)Recall 16V-482 · 2016 Ford Transit Connect
Ford Motor Company recall 16V-482 covers 1,895 2016 Ford Transit Connect for a electronic stability control (esc) problem, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V482000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through June 16, 2016. The brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) pump may be contaminated with metallic debris. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
The risk
If the brake HCU pump is contaminated, the performance of the electronic stability control and related brake systems may degrade, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake HCU pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C10.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 20 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 22, 2016 to June 16, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.