Is the Ford Transit Connect Reliable?

20102022 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

41/ 100Poor
72
Total Recalls
443
Owner Complaints
10
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Ford Transit Connect Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
202210
95
Excellent
202145
75
Good
2020827
33
Poor
2019846
30
Poor
2018621
49
Fair
2017627
43
Poor
201610101
19
Poor
20151065
18
Poor
201415119
0
Poor
2013432
50
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Transit Connect Compares to Similar Vehicles

Ford Transit Connect41/100
Truck Category Average65/100

The Transit Connect scores 24 points below the average truck. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Ford Transit Connect Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

POWER TRAIN
60
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
43
STRUCTURE
42
SERVICE BRAKES
25
VISIBILITY
22
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
22

Based on 443 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Transit Connect reliable?+

The Ford Transit Connect scores 41/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 72 recall campaigns and 443 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Transit Connect is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2022 Transit Connect achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a Transit Connect last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Ford Transit Connect owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Transit Connect will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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