The Ford Transit Connect is a special-purpose vehicle built from 2010 to 2026 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in Turkey — 100% of those on record. Between 2010 and 2026 it grew 21 cm longer and gained 186 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Transit Connect is
The Ford Transit Connect is a special-purpose vehicle that Ford built from 2010 to 2026 — 17 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2014. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest siblings in the Ford range: Transit, Bronco II.
Where the Transit Connect is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 477 Transit Connects on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | NM0 | 2011-2021 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Ford VIN decide which of these 2 lines your Transit Connect belongs to. What every character in a Transit Connect VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Ford Transit Connect adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Transit Connect generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Transit Connect's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Transit Connect that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2013 | 460 cm | 292 cm | 1524 kg | - | - |
| 2014-2026 | 481 cm | 306 cm | 1710 kg | +21 cm | +186 kg |
Between 2010 and 2026 the Transit Connect gained 21 cm in length (+4.6%) and 186 kg in weight (+12.2%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Transit Connect that is 186 kg against 21 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Ford Transit Connect tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Transit Connect owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Ford Transit Connect have? Power & range
The Ford Transit Connect is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Ford Transit Connect, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Transit Connect by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Ford Transit Connect. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Transit Connect | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 79 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 519 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,291/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 1,396 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ford Transit Connect?
The Transit Connect is a special-purpose vehicle, built from 2010 to 2026 across 2 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
Where is the Ford Transit Connect made?
Across 477 cars in our records the split is: Turkey (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Transit Connect have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2014. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Transit Connect grew 21 cm longer and gained 186 kg.
What is the Ford Transit Connect warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Transit Connect reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Transit Connect?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Ford
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 1981–2026 | 462 | 72 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Ford Bronco | 1981–2026 | 146 | 27 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Ford Mustang | 1981–2026 | 240 | 26 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Ford Explorer | 1991–2026 | 212 | 39 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Ford Escape | 2001–2026 | 226 | 41 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ford Ranger | 1982–2026 | 278 | 58 mpg | 3.5/5 |