Ford Transit Connect Problems by Year
NHTSA has 570 owner complaints and 32 safety recalls on file for the Ford Transit Connect, across 14 model years (2010–2023). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (127). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
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Ford Transit Connect years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Transit Connect year: 2014, 2015, 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Transit Connect: 127 complaints, 15 recalls
- 2016 Transit Connect: 104 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2015 Transit Connect: 66 complaints, 11 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2023 Transit Connect: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2022 Transit Connect: 6 complaints, 1 recall
- 2021 Transit Connect: 9 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford Transit Connect problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 100 | 13 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 69 | 12 | 0 |
| Structure | 68 | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 55 | 13 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 51 | 10 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 42 | 13 | 1 |
| Visibility | 33 | 7 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 32 | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 32 | 8 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 | 8 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 8 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford Transit Connect model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Transit Connect | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2022 Transit Connect | 6 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 Transit Connect | 9 | 4 | 4★ | Power Train | |
| 2020 Transit Connect | 32 | 8 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2019 Transit Connect | 51 | 8 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2018 Transit Connect | 22 | 6 | 5★ | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Transit Connect | 28 | 6 | 5★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2016 Transit Connect | 104 | 10 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Transit Connect | 66 | 11 | 5★ | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Transit Connect | 127 | 15 | 5★ | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 Transit Connect | 32 | 4 | 2★ | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 Transit Connect | 26 | 1 | 2★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2011 Transit Connect | 24 | 1 | — | Visibility/wiper | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Transit Connect | 42 | 2 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Transit Connect years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2014 (127), 2015 (66), 2016 (104) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Transit Connect year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford Transit Connect?
Power Train, with 100 complaints across 13 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Transit Connect have?
32 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.