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Transit Connect
Ford Transit Connect: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassSpecial purpose vehicle
Model years (US)2010–2026
New registrations (EU)2003–2007, 2010–2024
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Ford Transit Connect – Third generation2021–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2021–present (Tourneo Connect) 2024–present (Transit Connect) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.5 L EA211evo TSI I4 (114 hp) Petrol plug-in hybrid 1.5 L TSI I4 and electric motor (combined 150 hp) Diesel 2.0 L EA288evo TDI I4 (102/122 hp) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed DSG (PHEV) 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm 2,975 mm Maxi |
| Length | 4,500 mm 4,859 mm Maxi |
| Width | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,798 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,559–1,998 kg |
| Assembly | Poland: Poznań (Volkswagen Poznań Sp. z o.o.) |
Ford Transit Connect – Second generation2012–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | October 2012–2022 October 2012–2020 (Short-wheelbase) |
| Model years | 2014–2023 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-/5-door panel van 5-door LAV |
| Platform | Ford Global C-car Platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.0 L EcoBoost I3 1.6 L EcoBoost I4 2.0 L Duratec 20 I4 2.5 L Duratec 25 I4 Diesel 1.5 L Duratorq I4 turbo 1.5 L EcoBlue I4 turbo |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic 6F-35 6-speed manual B6 5-speed manual iB5 8-speed automatic 8F35 (2019-2022) |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 2,662 mm LWB: 3,063 mm |
| Length | SWB: 4,417 mm LWB: 4,818 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm |
| Height | SWB: 1,844 mm LWB: 1,829 mm |
| Kerb weight | SWB Wagon: 1,647 kg LWB Wagon: 1,805 kg |
| Assembly | Spain: Almussafes, Valencia (Ford Valencia Body and Assembly) |
| Designer | Paul Wraith |
Ford Transit Connect – First generation2002–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | November 2002–2013 September 2009–2013 (Romania) |
| Model years | 2002–2013 (Turkey) 2003–2013 (Europe) 2010–2013 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-/5-door panel van 5-door LAV |
| Platform | Ford C170 platform |
| Engines | 1.8L Duratorq TDCi Diesel I4 1.8 Endura-D TDDi Diesel I4 2.0L Duratec Gasoline I4 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4F27E automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 2,664 mm LWB: 2,912 mm |
| Length | 2004–06 SWB: 4,278 mm LWB: 4,555 mm 2007–09 SWB: 4,308 mm 2010–13 LWB: 4,590 mm 2010–13 SWB: 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm |
| Height | Pre–2009 SWB: 1,814 mm LWB: 1,981 mm 2010– LWB: 2,014 mm 2010–13 SWB: 1,815 mm |
| Assembly | Turkey: Gölcük, Kocaeli (Ford Otosan) Romania: Craiova (Ford Romania) |
| Designer | Peter Horbury |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2022 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2014–2022 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016–2018 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2014–2016 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2013 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 8.1–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2014–2022 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2014–2016 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2010–2013 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2023 | Diesel | 1499 cm³ | 73 kW (99 PS) | 1652–1782 kg | 145–159 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2022 | Diesel | 1499 cm³ | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1609–1792 kg | 146–154 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2020 | Diesel | 1499 cm³ | 74 kW (101 PS) | 1519–1787 kg | 149–171 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2014–2016 | Diesel | 1560 cm³ | 70 kW (95 PS) | 1519–1575 kg | 130 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Special purpose vehicle |
| Model years in EPA data | 2010–2023 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 1.6–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 66 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Powertrains (EU) | Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,499–1,560 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 70–88 kW (95–120 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,519–1,792 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,662–3,062 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2010–2026 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2003–2007, 2010–2024 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 90 | 2014, 2016, 2019 |
| Visibility and wipers | 69 | 2012, 2014, 2016 |
| Brakes | 66 | 2016, 2017, 2019 |
| Body and structure | 63 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Electrical system | 60 | 2014, 2016, 2017 |
| Engine and cooling | 53 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Steering | 29 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Latches and locks | 28 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Driver assistance | 24 | 2014, 2015, 2019 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 22 | 2012, 2014, 2016 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2011–2021: 522 complaints, 16 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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