{"id":"2018_ford_transit_connect","make":"Ford","make_slug":"ford","model":"Transit Connect","model_slug":"transit-connect","year":2018,"url":"/ford/transit-connect/2018/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":38834,"model":"Transit Connect Van 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":20,"hwy":27,"comb":23,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD","co2":392,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2700,"save_spend":-2250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Fri Jun 16 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":38831,"model":"Transit Connect Van FFV","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"FFV","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":20,"hwy":27,"comb":23,"cityA":15,"hwyA":20,"combA":17,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Gasoline or E85","vclass":"Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD","co2":392,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2700,"save_spend":-2250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":38833,"model":"Transit Connect Wagon FFV","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"FFV","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":19,"hwy":27,"comb":22,"cityA":14,"hwyA":19,"combA":16,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Gasoline or E85","vclass":"Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD","co2":404,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":-3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":38836,"model":"Transit Connect Wagon FWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":19,"hwy":27,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD","co2":404,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":-3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Fri Jun 16 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":38832,"model":"Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"FFV","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":19,"hwy":27,"comb":22,"cityA":14,"hwyA":19,"combA":16,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Gasoline or E85","vclass":"Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD","co2":404,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":-3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":38835,"model":"Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":19,"hwy":27,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD","co2":404,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":-3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Fri Jun 16 00:00:00 EDT 2017"}],"vclass":"Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD","segment":"Special purpose","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"25V572000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-09-03","owner_notified":"2026-01-13","units":1456417,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.","consequence":"A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026.  Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S89","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V442000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-06-27","owner_notified":"2025-09-04","units":200237,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX,  Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.","consequence":"A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S72","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"24V294000","component":"VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2024-04-26","owner_notified":"2024-06-05","units":1315,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Transit Connect vehicles.  An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which can result in the panel detaching from the vehicle.","consequence":"A roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S29.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24S29","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V413000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-06-10","owner_notified":"2022-10-27","units":2925968,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and  2015-2018 Edge vehicles.  The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.","consequence":"A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.  Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position.  Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022.  Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022.  Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22S43","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V376000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2021-05-24","owner_notified":"2021-06-30","units":192080,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines.  The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.","consequence":"A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.  Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position.  Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21S24.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"21S24","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V229000","component":"SEATS","mfr":"TransitWorks","reported":"2019-03-22","owner_notified":"2019-12-19","units":776,"summary":"TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.","consequence":"In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.","remedy":"TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit.  The recall began December 19, 2019.  Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":6,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":57,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":22,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Service Brakes",5],["Steering",5],["Unspecified",4],["Power Train",3],["Electrical System",2],["Visibility",2]],"by_year":{"2018":1,"2019":1,"2020":2,"2021":2,"2022":5,"2023":3,"2024":3,"2025":3,"2026":2},"excerpts":[["2026-06-18","Electrical System","Component Affected: Service Brakes / ABS Module / Hydraulic Braking System Description of Safety Defect: There is an active, intermittent, catastrophic failure in the front braking system/ABS module causing the front brakes to completely lock up mid-transit while operating at high speeds (60+ MPH). First Incident (Apri\u2026"],["2026-01-27","Service Brakes","One tire locks up gradually and then completely preventing the vehicle from being driven and causing damage to the other tires. The inability to drive the vehicle on the open road is very dangerous. There are no warning lamps. The vehicle may seem sluggish to accelerate. After towing to a service station, the ABS modul\u2026"],["2025-04-16","Visibility","The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V294000 (Visibility); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated t\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"WAGON FWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.179,"seats":null,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"VAN FWD","overall":null,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":null,"rollover_risk":0.0,"seats":2,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":23,"ncap":5,"complaints":22},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}