Ford Transit Connect Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Ford Transit Connect model year (2010–2022) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Ford Transit Connect Years to Avoid
8 recalls · 80 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 112
6 recalls · 83 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: STRUCTURE:BODY
Problem score: 103
7 recalls · 34 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 57
Best Ford Transit Connect Years to Buy
1 recall · 2 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 5
0 recalls · 14 complaints
Main area: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Problem score: 14
1 recall · 13 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 16
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Ford Transit Connect — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 5 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 2 | 11 | — | — | 17 | Good |
| 2020 | 5 | 24 | — | — | 39 | Good |
| 2019 | 6 | 36 | — | — | 54 | Caution |
| 2018 | 5 | 18 | — | — | 33 | Good |
| 2017 | 5 | 16 | — | — | 31 | Good |
| 2016 | 8 | 80 | 4 | — | 112 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 7 | 34 | 1 | — | 57 | Caution |
| 2014 | 6 | 83 | 1 | — | 103 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 1 | 13 | — | — | 16 | Good |
| 2012 | 0 | 22 | 2 | — | 26 | Good |
| 2011 | 0 | 14 | — | — | 14 | Good |
| 2010 | 1 | 26 | 3 | — | 35 | Good |
All 13 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Ford Transit Connect Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2022Recent Transit Connect models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2022 stands out with just 5 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade Transit Connect units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2013 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Transit Connect models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Transit Connect should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2016 Ford Transit Connect if possible. It has 8 recalls, 80 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 112 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Transit Connect to buy?+
The 2022 Ford Transit Connect is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 5. It has only 1 recall and 2 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Transit Connect has the fewest problems?+
The 2022, 2011, 2013 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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