Ford Transit Connect Transmission Problems - (What's the problem?)

[@WannaBFree]

Here are a couple videos with more info on my Transit Connect transmission problems. Ford Transit Connect Transmission Problems - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ-rmXudbJpggtk Results and TIPS - Ford Transit Connect Transmission Problems - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGS6Y3WAj9SGa7s

[@Nemo-yn1sp]

I just bought a 2013, it doesn't seem to have overdrive.

[@WannaBFree]

Interesting

[@Nemo-yn1sp]

@@WannaBFree Maybe it was an option on the xlt.

[@WannaBFree]

Does your van have a small button on the side of your shifter knob? If so that's the O/D on off button. If the overdrive is ON there will be an O/D light displayed on the dash somewhere.

[@stevemarkuseen7792]

@@WannaBFree this is wrong /// lite on O/D is OFF

[@fsecofficial]

It’s the crank shaft position sensor it’s under the van by the driveshaft towards the cab, it’s like $20. Scan your ODB2 you’ll see a CPK P0339 error most likely.

[@liquidthens]

Love my 2018 Transit Connect cargo van, transmission went at 55,000 miles. Thank God I got the 10,000 mile warranty on it for $1,00.00.

[@Nemo-yn1sp]

Thank you. I've had lots of transmission blow outs, always double. I'm (maybe) buying a 2013 TC to camperize and want to be prepared. The overdrive thing just seems to make sense. Listen to the car.

[@hazeldrem]

I agree with the shift solenoid issue. I bought a 2013 a couple months ago that had the transmission replaced by Ford at 50000 miles, has 67000 now. It just threw a code and exhibited the same issue you are having with yours. It's likely that Ford used the old solenoids when they replaced the transmission. This is what I suspect with the one I bought. Im going to replace the A,B solenoid. This should improve the shifting. Because of the known issues with the transmission I plan on installing a drain plug into the transmission pan with a new filter and doing a drain and fill of synthetic fluid every 10k miles to keep the transmission in good shape. Thank you for your videos. I'm still designing my build. I hope to post videos of the process in the future.

[@WannaBFree]

Very informative comment, thank you for the information. I have a feeling you are spot on with your thoughts. I am keeping my fingers crossed and anxious to hear what the shop has to say. I'll be taking it in on Monday so we'll see what they find. Looking forward to your build if you get to the point of posting your videos. Take care:)

[@TheScotthutch]

You probably know this by now, but I have a 2018 TC with the original transmission and I keep getting recall notices from Ford about a bushing in the tranny shift mechanism that will cause the problem you described of going into neutral by itself or shifting into drive, and other problems. I personally have never had that problem so I haven't gotten it serviced. I have always had shifting problems when it's cold out and occasionally sever shifting problems when it's cold out, but I've managed to ignore that also.

[@joeguerra3433]

Ive had a 2013 transit connect for 3 years now. It has 182000 miles and runs good. Only problem is, it needs the motor mounts replaced. I use it as a company van. I didnt know these had transmission problems.

[@WannaBFree]

I think if people don't load them down too much they do just fine. Sounds like you have had good service out of your transit connect.

[@joeguerra3433]

@@WannaBFree theres another person who uses theres for delivery of foods. And he has 450,000 miles on his, and hes the one that told me about how dependable they are. This was 2 years ago. So i got shocked when i saw your review. I might sell it before it breaks. I know i would want to spend much on it. Blue book is only like $5000

[@spywriter007]

What year was your connect? I am thinking about ordering a 2023 Ford Transit Connect and am wondering if they have fixed this problem or not.

[@WannaBFree]

Spy, my connect is a 2010. I would think that Ford has changed many things over the 13 year difference. Maybe ask the dealership what they have done differently on the 2023 model in comparison to some of the issues they had with the 2010 model. It would be interesting to hear what they have to say.

[@dimmelis21]

I got a 2021 transit connect with a blown transmission at 80k miles. So no they didn't fix anything.

[@cairnman100]

@@dimmelis21 wow, you stole my comment. I have a 2021 XL and the transmission blew at 80,000 miles. It was a stroke of luck that I had extended warranty on it, I got a new rebuilt transmission through Ford. They don’t put in new transmissions. They’re all rebuilt, but they do have a three-year unlimited warranty. Strange, they only warrant the new one for 50 K. Lol.

[@zerskier]

when I had my transit I had to replace a couple shift solenoids for a similar sounding issue. I think the bad reputation of the transmission is partially from hired hands driving overloaded vans. safe travels.

[@WannaBFree]

Good to know about your experience with the shift solenoids. I'm hoping that's my problem and it's covered under the warranty. I agree with you on the bad reputation and hired hands. These vans are really abused by a lot of company employees out there. Thanks for your input.

[@twobanger21]

The problem is that people are buying these things and expecting WAY too much out of them. THEY ARE NOT TRUCKS. They are shit box cars with a big body in them. They are okay as small delivery vans. Long gone are the Astro vans and full size work horses!

[@ahmednagmar]

Hey man Im having the same problem exactly with my transit connect 2015 and really I don’t what I have to do even my garage didn’t know the problem were is. Im actually doing delivery with it and the thing is I put it in natural always and I never put on P. Im from Canada and the weather here is cold it mean in the morning when I start the car and shifting is super crazy the car should be very hut to run normal and still ... Should I have to change the soloneid??

[@WannaBFree]

Boy I don't have an answer for you. I really don't know.

[@SensatiousHiatus]

What years have the bad transmissions?

[@WannaBFree]

I don't think it's any specific years. I also don't think it's necessarily a case of bad transmissions. My belief is that it is a case of what amount of weight is hauled and how it is hauled over the life if the transmission. Most of these cargo vans are used for commercial purposes and driven by employees. I think the vans are asked to do more than they were designed to do. That is why the "Transit Connect" got a bad reputation of having bad transmissions. This is all my personal opinion of course.

[@SensatiousHiatus]

@@WannaBFree Thanks, that's helpful...I might be in the market for one at some point next year, so I'm just looking around. Again, thanks for the reply.

[@WannaBFree]

You are welcome, good luck with your search.

[@04dram04]

@@WannaBFree I have a high millage TC that was used just for carrying light loads. Transmission has been perfect. So I think your theory is correct.

[@perucho2194]

I meant to add, like you, when the transmission doesn't go to reverse - it goes to neutral, did you or anybody else has had the issue? What did you do about it?

[@WannaBFree]

I have not experienced that problem.

[@tinabeane]

Man oh man .... guess it's better this happened before you headed out on the road back home. Good luck, hope it's nothing major and an easy fix. Glad you got the 3 yr warranty on it.

[@WannaBFree]

Thank you Tina, I'm keeping my fingers crossed. You're right, much better here and now instead of on the road somewhere.

[@scottzoeller732]

There's a recall on the Power train: Automatic transmission: Gear position indication (prndl) Recall date 2021-05-23 Recall no. 21V376000

[@WannaBFree]

Thanks for the info

[@perucho2194]

I am having some problems with my transmission. I doesn't always go to Reverse and it can be a problem to get out from a parking lot. Went to the dealer today and was told need a 6 week wait for an appointment.

[@WannaBFree]

Wow, 6 week wait, that seems ridiculous. I think if it were mine I'd consider looking at a different dealership if possible.

[@miamiwax5504]

How much was the new transmission?

[@WannaBFree]

4K

[@JCru2]

I had that with a Ford Mustang 1996. While driving, the car would drive into neutral. It turned out to be a Control module. It’s the brain of the computer.

[@bobceffo]

too late to help you, but I hade that problem. it just would not reverse, and the shifting (farward) was quite brutal. Ford made some sofware magic. now it's ok. I'm at the end of the leasing and NO.. not keeping the car

[@monkeyfinger7949]

I have a 2018 Transit Connect. There is a recall on the shift cable (bushing). The shifter can show it's in park, but it's not. I would also assume that it can show it's in gear but it isn't. I got a bushing on that cable replaced for free. I would start with that. In addition, perhaps the mechanic who did the work was not that slick. Just because a guy wears a Ford shirt, it doesn't make him an expert mechanic.

[@RazmiWellness]

A manual transmission seems to be the answer to the problem but I don't think that they are available in the US, sadly.

[@chadschroeder4789]

No it is not an would love to have one

[@noodles806]

I’ve been looking to buy a Transit Connect to do a campervan conversion and just found this. How is yours doing now?

[@WannaBFree]

It's doing well now.

[@postersm7141]

So I watched your original video and the 2010 transit had transmission problems. When I watched your original video of my thought was it’s probably not a good idea to put a transmission in it because the failure mode is the same. It’s simply a defective transmission so the new one is eventually going to have the exact same problem.

[@WannaBFree]

That's possible but the original transmission went over 100K so if I get at least 100K out of the replacement it will have been worth it to me.

[@dimasarroyo7063]

Have a 2014 Ford transit connect and it does the same thing and I only have a 154 miles

[@WannaBFree]

Interesting, a 2014 with only 154 miles.

[@alexandersteffen7805]

​@@WannaBFree154k obviously

[@prescilashaver2412]

There’s a recall for this, check this out.

[@PidasianHippie]

Whether it is fate or luck, I hope that it isn't too serious and you will be back on the road soon.

[@WannaBFree]

Me too and thank you. :)

[@michaelhowardrosskrh74]

Year n mileage at beginning of video would be alot more informative

[@travelinggypsie2085]

Where on the shifter is the button for overdrive? I have a 2013 and I have never noticed a button on it. I know they are notorious for transmission problems so I'd like to avoid trouble if I can.....lol

[@WannaBFree]

I'm learning that most people don't know about the O/D button so you are not alone. The button is on the driver side of the shifter stick just below the handle. It's usually in a position so you can hit it with your right thumb with your hand on the shifter. Once you disengage the overdrive you should have a light on the instrument panel indicating "overdrive off". It might look like this "O/D OFF".

[@travelinggypsie2085]

@@WannaBFree thanks...I will look for it tomorrow...I SURE could have used this info going through the mountains of West Virginia in a down-pout when my wipers stopped working....lol...thanks a bunch...and BTW...I say Fate!

[@Israel_Madrid]

​@@WannaBFreeI have a 2013 Ford Transit connect and I have pressed the O/D button but the light does not appear on the dashboard indicating that "O/D OFF" or of the fiction is "on" so I do not know when this function is on or off !!!!

[@jenschlee3492]

How much was the transmission change?

[@WannaBFree]

4K

[@alexandersteffen7805]

​@@WannaBFree😮😮😮😮 holly molly

[@mariolaviolette6977]

I have the same trouble on the 2016!i go today on ford dealer to take the truck he sais to me (the braket of the torque is break !!!!!!)

[@rockybutler]

My transit connect, 2019 transmission blew at 37,000 miles. Mine is a sealed unit no dipstick. Phil Long Ford has had it 1.5 months. Claims they have not diagnosed it yet. Mine locked up on hwy at 85 miles an hour. Broke the cases lost all the fluid. Neither fate nor luck. those are junk!

[@greekmaster1001]

My 2018 transmission broke with the first 5k miles bought new Ford replaced it for free now 66k miles and it's shot again

[@craphittingthefan2360]

All transmission fluids are red not clear unless you use special fluids like gear oils.

[@korybeckwith834]

The problem with these transmissions in the Focus is they dont havea sufficient electrical ground.

[@bukurihasa2123]

You have tu change the sensor also the svinghjul

[@rickybrown4448]

They should have chgd the trans cooler & external filter. Just flushing it is not recommended

[@g-track5065]

I'm starting to see a lot of transits for sale lately!!!!! The good USA should be making top notch shit!!!

[@04dram04]

I have owned several and had no issues besides the common top motor mount and front wheel bearings. Dead simple and easy to work on.

[@dorindd8428]

Mate, there is a electronic divise and that plays up

[@darrellmason9359]

We own a fleet of 20- (2017's to 2021) Ford Transit Connects. We have had had 4 transmission complete failures. All but one just barely over the 60K mile warranty which Ford will not do any type of Good Will past the warranty. These Van's have garbage transmissions in my experience. Cost for a new replacement is $6K - There is a reason Ford only warrants these out to 60K miles. They know these are going to fail often. I will never buy another Ford.

[@WannaBFree]

I don't blame you. Once you get bit that hard it just makes sense to go a different route.

[@kamali5790]

Luck, I have 2010 transit connect driven 290K no issues ever .

[@WannaBFree]

That's great! I think it really depends on how the van has been driven. Mine had almost 100K on it from it's previous owner and I really don't know how it was driven during those miles. 290K without issue is fantastic!

[@RetroCaptain]

​@@WannaBFreeMy understanding is it's the difference between whether the vehicle used constantly in stop and go (under 30kph 25mph) inner city and traffic jams vs open highway. They are loaded with package, air conditioning full blast and stuck in traffic day in day out and "no $ to get transmission service yearly" so it's a consumable like a tire or a brake part. Open highway it racks up 10,000km quickly each few weeks and always running cool because of airflow. Transmission like new 8 years later. 99.5% of used vans are ex inner city fleet stuff where it's the typical "underpaid, overworked angry guy" and what does he take his frustration out on. I've heard the story, bought the vehicle, now understand the full picture. Boil it down to heat and aggression

[@gagemorris8822]

I own a fleet of ford transits and I can absolutely say the transmissions are TERRIBLE. I just put a transmission in a 2012 transit only had 75k..

[@ernestl709]

What van do you reccomend?

[@marthahernandezmobilemassa1577]

Sorry man

[@twfoa2329]

we have a 2016 ford transit with less than 36000 miles on it. It has been sitting in our yard, unable to be driven because of the transmission. quite a mess! we wound up buying another van, mercedes sprinter. Thank God, it works good. If any of you know any class suits for transit transmission problems, please let us know.

[@alvaroperez1646]

Are you selling it?

[@preppy890]

I know years ago Ford used a reddish colored transmission fluid

[@WannaBFree]

Yes, that's what is in mine today. Thanks for the info.

[@bbodinefan11]

Ford should have stuck with the econoline.

[@seansean1286]

Fixed often repaired daily

[@bukurihasa2123]

If you write the email i can send the picture what its going one weet transmision

[@bukurihasa2123]

Check the svinghjul that its last problem

[@jjmack8233]

Well, if I had to guess I’d say you’re in luck because it sounds like just work linkage to me. It happens as these vehicles get older. Its a cheap easy fix. That would be the first thing I’d check. Good luck

[@WannaBFree]

Thanks JJ, I appreciate it.

[@thomasoreilly6358]

i have had my gear linkage replaced a couple of years back with a used one and my transmission light has come on then went off . I have had my connect for ten years , she's a good old girl .. this is properly the problem i have again.

[@al197861]

Non educated driving consumers deserve this lol

[@dornier2828]

FORD = Fix Or Repair Daily

[@azurplex]

Mistake #1 was buying a Fix Or Replace Daily.

[@Ryan-yi5ro]

Ram promaster has more issues and Sprinter is way too expensive