Recall 16V482 affects 1,895 2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles for contaminated brake HCU pumps. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 1,895 2016 Transit Connect vans because metallic debris can contaminate the brake Hydraulic Control Unit pump. That defect can reduce electronic stability control and related brake-system performance and raise crash risk; Ford dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The brake Hydraulic Control Unit, or HCU, on the 2016 Ford Transit Connect is part of the brake system that helps manage brake pressure. It works with the antilock braking and Electronic Stability Control systems, which adjust braking at individual wheels when the vehicle starts to skid or lose stability. The HCU pump needs clean internal passages so pressure valves move as designed.
On affected Transit Connect vehicles, the HCU pump was built with metallic debris inside the component. Ford traced the problem to a sub-supplier tool change that left debris in the part during manufacturing. During operation, that particle can block a pressure valve in the HCU. If the valve is blocked, Electronic Stability Control performance does not work as designed under campaign 16V482.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing lists no owner symptom, so the VIN check is the practical way to confirm whether this HCU defect applies to a specific 2016 Transit Connect.
Who's affected?
The same vans are listed under brake-system and stability-control components for this recall.
| 2016 Ford Transit Connect | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Transit Connect | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| Units affected | 1,895 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Ford Transit Connect van is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
A contaminated brake HCU pump degrades electronic stability control and related brake-system performance, increasing crash risk. There is no warning sign before the problem affects those systems, so rely on the VIN check and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Ford Transit Connect is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free brake HCU pump replacement that fixes contamination tied to electronic stability control and related brake-system performance.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one, or reference recall number 16V482 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete; leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician replaces the brake Hydraulic Control Unit pump affected by this recall. The replacement parts and labor are covered, so the dealer repair is free. Ford is not offering a separate reimbursement program because the original warranty program provides a free repair for this concern. If you already have paperwork for a brake HCU pump related repair, ask the Ford service desk how the warranty coverage applies to that prior repair.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| June 28, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| June 28, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 29, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
| August 8, 2016 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 8, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| August 22, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V482?
Recall 16V482 covers 1,895 2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles with a brake HCU pump that can contain metallic debris. Contamination can degrade electronic stability control and related brake-system performance, increasing crash risk. Ford dealers replace the brake HCU pump for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Ford Transit Connect is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 16V482. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the brake HCU pump replacement. Reference Ford recall number 16C10 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Ford's remedy for recall 16V482 is a free brake HCU pump replacement at a franchised Ford dealer. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the recall repair at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is degraded electronic stability control and related brake-system performance. If metallic debris contaminates the brake HCU pump, those systems can perform worse than intended and increase crash risk. Ford's fix is to replace the brake HCU pump for free.
When did recall 16V482 begin?
Ford began recall 16V482 on August 22, 2016. If your 2016 Transit Connect never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Ford dealer if your van is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V482000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-800-392-3673 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V482 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V482000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →