2011 Ford Transit Connect Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Transit Connect years
- Fewer complaints than other years 10th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Transit Connect. That ranks 10th out of 14 Transit Connect model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (6 complaints, 25%), typically at around 56,853 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 24owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Ford Transit Connect problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 25% | 56,853 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 17% | 65,043 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 17% | 50,543 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 8% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | 3,750 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 120,300 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 27,873 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 54,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Ford Transit Connect recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.
Risk: If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Passenger side wiper arm came off during a recent rain storm. I have contacted my local Ford dealer and Ford Customer Service in regards to 12s36 (NHTSA #12v-374). Ford explained it effects certain model years, produced during a certain time, at a certain manufacture facility. My vehicle meets all…
When half or 3/4 loaded going up a hill on hwy van down shifts a jerks in to gear . Feels like you got kicked off a horse . Most noticable between 40mph and 50 mph.. This has damaged 3 sets of motor mounts in 117,000 miles started st 15000 miles and getting worse at dealer again
Transmission is locked and is burn
Multiple times, the electrical systems seems to just shut down while driving. With no warning all the lights and dash indicators will flash and all go out. Engine will briefly run, then quit. Several times been very lucky to get off road or freeway without incident. Ford dealer worked on it for 1+…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO DECELERATE. ALSO, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. PRATER…
Other Ford Transit Connect years
← 2010 Transit Connect · 2012 Transit Connect →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Transit Connect | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Transit Connect | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Transit Connect | 10 | 4 |
| 2020 Transit Connect | 32 | 8 |
| 2019 Transit Connect | 51 | 8 |
| 2018 Transit Connect | 22 | 6 |
| 2017 Transit Connect | 28 | 6 |
| 2016 Transit Connect | 104 | 10 |
| 2015 Transit Connect | 66 | 11 |
| 2014 Transit Connect | 127 | 15 |
| 2013 Transit Connect | 32 | 4 |
| 2012 Transit Connect | 26 | 1 |
| 2011 | 24 | 1 |
| 2010 Transit Connect | 42 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Transit Connect?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford Transit Connect?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Ford Transit Connect a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Transit Connect model years, the 2011 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.