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2012 Ford Transit Connect

Van · 2010–2023

2010–2013 Ford Transit Connect — 2010–2013 pictured. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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usual

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Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.6× usual

15 serious complaints of 26, the most about engine (6) and structure (2); per car on the road, 0.6× this model's usual year. 1 recall.

What owners report

“When attempting to accelerate from a partial or complete stop, there are times when the gas pedal is pushed all the way to the floor and finally the vehicle takes off. I have had numerous occasions when I have almost run into the vehicle in front of me after taking off from a stop light or stop sign.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2016

26 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 23 mpg · NHTSA: 2 of 5 stars · 2012 trims and features

Every Transit Connect year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 136 hp · Drive: FWD

2012 Transit Connect trims

	XL	XLT

base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Ford reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Ford aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.

Year by year

Year	Engines	Drive	Fuel economy	Crash rating	Recalls	Owner complaints	Most-reported problem	CarPlay
2023	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	25–26 mpg	4 of 5	19	1	Power train (1)	—
2022	2.0L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl, 169 hp	FWD	22–26 mpg	4 of 5	1	6	Electrical system (2)	Yes
2021	2.0L 4-cyl, 162 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 169 hp	FWD	22–26 mpg	4 of 5	4	9	Power train (5)	Yes
2020	2.0L 4-cyl, 162 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 169 hp	FWD	22–26 mpg	Not rated	8	32	Power train (10)	Yes
2019	2.0L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl, 169 hp	FWD	22–26 mpg	Not rated	8	51	Power train (24)	Yes
2018	2.5L 4-cyl, 169 hp	FWD	22–23 mpg	5 of 5	6	22	Service brakes (5)	Yes
2017	2.5L 4-cyl, 169 hp	FWD	22–23 mpg	5 of 5	6	28	Electrical system (5)	Yes
2016	1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	22–25 mpg	5 of 5	10	104	Structure (14)	No
2015	1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	23–25 mpg	5 of 5	10	66	Unknown or other (13)	No
2014	1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	23–25 mpg	5 of 5	15	127	Structure (28)	No
2013	2.0L 4-cyl, 136 hp	FWD	23 mpg	2 of 5	4	32	Power train (7)	No
2012	2.0L 4-cyl, 136 hp	FWD	23 mpg	2 of 5	1	26	Engine (6)	No
2011	2.0L 4-cyl, 136 hp	FWD	22 mpg	Not rated	1	24	Visibility/wiper (6)	No
2010	2.0L 4-cyl, 136 hp	FWD	23 mpg	Not rated	2	42	Power train (8)	No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Third row (7+ seats)Blind-spot monitoring

Apple lists CarPlay for: Transit Connect 2017–2022 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2023	Ford Transit Connect Van CV FWD	Not Rated	Standard & Optional	Standard	0	1
2023	Ford Transit Connect Wagon PV FWD	4	Standard & Optional	Standard	0	1
2022	Ford Transit Connect Van VAN FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	1	6
2022	Ford Transit Connect Wagon Wagon FWD	4	Standard	Standard	1	6
2021	Ford Transit Connect WAGON FWD	4	Standard	Standard	4	9
2021	Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	4	9
2020	Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Optional	8	32
2020	Ford Transit Connect WAGON FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Optional	8	32
2019	Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Optional	8	51
2019	Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Optional	8	51
2018	Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD	Not Rated	No	No	6	22
2018	Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD	5	No	No	6	22
2017	Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD	5	No	No	6	28
2017	Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD	Not Rated	No	No	6	28
2016	Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD	5	No	No	10	104
2016	Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD	Not Rated	No	No	10	104
2015	Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD	Not Rated	No	Optional	10	66
2015	Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD	5	No	Optional	10	66
2014	Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD	5	No	No	15	127
2014	Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD	Not Rated	No	No	15	127
2013	Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD	2	No	No	4	32
2012	Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD	2	No	No	1	26
2011	Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD	Not Rated	No	No	1	24
2010	Ford Transit Connect Van	Not Rated	No	No	1	42
2010	Ford Transit Connect Wagon	Not Rated	No	No	1	42

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2023	Transit Connect Van FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	25
2023	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	26
2022	Transit Connect USPS	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2022	Transit Connect Van FFV	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	25
2022	Transit Connect Van FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22–25
2022	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	26
2022	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22–26
2021	Transit Connect USPS	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2021	Transit Connect Van FFV	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	25
2021	Transit Connect Van FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22–25
2021	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	26
2021	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22–26
2020	Transit Connect USPS	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2020	Transit Connect Van 2WD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22–25
2020	Transit Connect Van FFV	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	25
2020	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	26
2020	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22–26
2019	Transit Connect USPS	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2019	Transit Connect Van 2WD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22–25
2019	Transit Connect Van FFV	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	25
2019	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	26
2019	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22–26
2018	Transit Connect Van 2WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	23
2018	Transit Connect Van FFV	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	23
2018	Transit Connect Wagon FFV	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2018	Transit Connect Wagon FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2018	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2018	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2017	Transit Connect Van 2WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	23
2017	Transit Connect Van FFV	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	23
2017	Transit Connect Wagon FFV	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2017	Transit Connect Wagon FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2017	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2017	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2016	Transit Connect Van 2WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	23–25
2016	Transit Connect Van FFV	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	23
2016	Transit Connect Wagon FFV	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2016	Transit Connect Wagon FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22–24
2016	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2016	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	22
2015	Transit Connect Van 2WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	24–25
2015	Transit Connect Wagon FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	23–25
2015	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	23
2014	Transit Connect Van 2WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	24–25
2014	Transit Connect Wagon FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	23–24
2014	Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	23
2013	Transit Connect Van	Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	23
2013	Transit Connect Wagon FWD	Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	23
2012	Transit Connect Van	Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	23
2012	Transit Connect Wagon FWD	Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	23
2011	Transit Connect	Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	22
2010	Transit Connect	Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	23

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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