Ford Transit Connect
The 2023 Ford Transit Connect is a practical compact van with excellent reliability, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
Calculated from 10,000+ NHTSA, EPA & owner-complaint data pointsHow we score
2021 modelSpecifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 9.8 | 9.05 | 9.41 |
| 2022 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.69 |
| 2021 | 20 | 27 | 22 | 11.76 | 8.71 | 10.69 |
| 2020 | 20 | 27 | 22 | 11.76 | 8.71 | 10.69 |
| 2019 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.69 |
| 2018 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 |
| 2017 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 |
| 2016 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 |
| 2015 | 20 | 28 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.4 | 10.23 |
| 2014 | 20 | 28 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.4 | 10.23 |
| 2013 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.71 | 10.23 |
| 2012 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.71 | 10.23 |
| 2011 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 11.2 | 9.41 | 10.69 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | van | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | van | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | van | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | van | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | wagon | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | van | 4 | 2.5 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | wagon | 4 | 2.5 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | van | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | van | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | van | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | van | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | van | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | van | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | mechanical | bodyAndInterior | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | — | — | — | Standard | 3 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.6, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.6 | 16 | 16 |
| 2019 | 6 | — | — | — | Standard | 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.6, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.6 | 16 | 16 |
| 2018 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 1 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.8, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.8 | 16 | 16 |
| 2017 | 7 | — | — | — | Standard | 1 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.8, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.8 | 16 | 16 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 3698 | 128.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 1669 | 58.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | laneDepartureWarning | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Ford Transit Connect WAGON FWD | standard | — | — | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Ford Transit Connect WAGON FWD |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | 2020 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | — | — | — | 2019 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD |
| 2018 | Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rated vehicle: 2018 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | optional | standard | — | 4 | 5 | — | 2018 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD |
| 2017 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | optional | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD |
| 2016 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD |
| 2015 | Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rated vehicle: 2015 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | 2015 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD |
| 2014 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD |
| 2013 | Overall rating: 2, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 2, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2013 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2013 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD |
| 2012 | Overall rating: 2, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 2, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2012 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2012 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD |
| 2011 | Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2011 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2011 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD |
Model year reports
2023
NewestThe 2023 Ford Transit Connect is a practical compact van with excellent reliability, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
2022
The 2022 Ford Transit Connect presents an average reliability profile, with notable concerns surrounding intermittent powertrain and ADAS faults.
2021
The 2021 Ford Transit Connect has a significant concern regarding premature automatic transmission failure, impacting its overall long-term reliability.
2020
The 2020 Ford Transit Connect presents a mixed reliability picture, with its average public rating overshadowed by significant powertrain and transmission concerns.
2019
The 2019 Ford Transit Connect offers practical utility but comes with significant reliability concerns, particularly regarding its **powertrain** and **service brakes**.
2018
The 2018 Ford Transit Connect presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern around its steering system that warrants close inspection.
2017
The 2017 Ford Transit Connect presents an average reliability profile, with a critical focus required on its brake system.
2016
Approach with caution: the 2016 Ford Transit Connect exhibits a concerning pattern of safety-critical recalls and complaints, including sudden power loss and braking system failures, suggesting a lower reliability than its score indicates.
2015
Approach with caution: **door latch failures** are a well-known chronic problem that makes this a high-risk used purchase.
2014
Approach the 2014 Ford Transit Connect with caution; its below-average reliability, primarily due to persistent **door latch issues**, makes it a high-risk used purchase.
2013
The 2013 Ford Transit Connect is a utilitarian vehicle with an 'Average' reliability verdict, marred by significant concerns regarding its **engine cooling system** and **powertrain**.
2012
The 2012 Ford Transit Connect offers practicality but is marred by significant **engine** reliability concerns, including throttle body failures.
2011
Approach with caution: the 2011 Ford Transit Connect exhibits significant concerns in its powertrain and electrical systems, alongside a critical safety design flaw in its traction control system, making it a potentially high-risk used purchase.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Ford Transit Connect?
Carfocal currently has 13 published Transit Connect reports, covering 2011 through 2023. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2023 Ford Transit Connect is a practical compact van with excellent reliability, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
Is the Ford Transit Connect reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Ford Transit Connect. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 ford transit connect is a practical compact van with excellent reliability, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints. and the 2023 ford transit connect presents a compelling value proposition for used-car shoppers, primarily due to its excellent reliability record with no reported recalls or complaints. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Ford Transit Connect?
Across Carfocal's published Transit Connect guides, recurring problem areas include Brakes, Tires, and Engine Control Module (ECM) / Throttle Body. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brakes, Tires, and Engine Control Module (ECM) / Throttle Body.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints