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Ford Transit Connect Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 11 model years, NHTSA lists 73 recalls and 508 owner complaints for the Ford Transit Connect. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Ford Transit Connect by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ford models · How these reports are made.
Ford Transit Connect: questions owners ask
Which Ford Transit Connect year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford Transit Connect model years with the most are the 2014 (128), 2016 (104) and 2015 (66). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ford Transit Connect years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2022 (6), 2021 (12) and 2018 (22), out of 11 model years from 2012 to 2022. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ford Transit Connect have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 10 Ford Transit Connect model years, 73 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2014 (15), 2015 (11) and 2016 (10). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Ford Transit Connect years have the most stalling complaints?
22 owner complaints across 4 Ford Transit Connect model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2016 (8), 2014 (6) and 2013 (4) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Transit Connect years have the most ABS and stability control complaints?
20 owner complaints across 5 Ford Transit Connect model years describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. The most were filed for the 2016 (5), 2018 (4) and 2019 (4) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Transit Connect years have the most backup camera complaints?
15 owner complaints across 2 Ford Transit Connect model years describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. The most were filed for the 2014 (11) and 2019 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Transit Connect years have the most transmission failure complaints?
14 owner complaints across 2 Ford Transit Connect model years describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. The most were filed for the 2019 (9) and 2020 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Transit Connect years have the most overheating complaints?
12 owner complaints across 3 Ford Transit Connect model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2016 (5), 2014 (4) and 2019 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Ford Transit Connect fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Ford Transit Connect's first-time failure rate ranged from 16% for cars first registered in 2021 to 50.9% for 2010, across 12 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, brakes, tyres. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.