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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2014CAREFULSerious complaints 2.0× usual, mostly structure and power train
70 serious complaints of 127, the most about structure (28) and power train (12); per car on the road, 2.0× this model's usual year. 15 recalls. NHTSA investigation RQ19005: door latch failures.
What owners report
“The driver side sliding door latch no longer latches. This prevents the door from closing and can cause it to open during vehicle motion. I previously completed the safety recall for this issue in 2017. This fix seems to have failed three years later. Ford will not reperform the recall because they claim the original one is still fine.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Apr 2020
“At 76k miles the transmission began slipping and missing shifts from both reverse and drive selections, either hot or cold. 1st and 2nd gear are where this issue is most acute. It occurs when accelerating from a stop and also when decelerating. Gator ford stated transmission needed to be replaced at considerable cost.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Dec 2019
127 owner complaints · 15 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 23–25 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2014 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
Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl · Drive: FWD
2014 Transit Connect trims
| Titanium | 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…
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.