The most-reported Transit Connect run is NM0GE9F78E1 (2014 builds) with 8 complaints, 5.3× the typical run. Power train problems make up 20% of reports; 2016 is the worst model year at 1.9 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for Transit Connect model years 2010–2022.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ford Transit Connect has 318 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 7% of every Transit Connect complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM0GE9F78E1•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| NM0GE9F74G1•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| NM0GE9G78E1•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| NM0GE9G78G1•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| NM0GE9F70G1•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| NM0LS7E72J1•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| NM0GE9G70E1•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| NM0GE9F74F1•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| NM0GE9F75F1•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| NM0GE9G7XE1•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| NM0GE9G77F1•••••• | 2015 | 1 | — | |
| NM0LS7E70G1•••••• | 2016 | — | — |
Each of the other 306 Transit Connect runs has 4 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 74 Transit Connect VINs so far, most often 2016, 2022, 2020 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Ford Transit Connect the gap between build years is 1.9×: a 2016 car draws 1.9 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 9 | — | |
| 2020 | 32 | 26 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 50 | 32 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 21 | 16 | — | |
| 2017 | 26 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 101 | 52 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 62 | 42 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 124 | 72 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 24 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 16 | 13 | — | |
| 2011 | 19 | 17 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2016 at 1.9 complaints per run; lightest is 2021 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 20% of everything Ford Transit Connect owners report: Power Train, 86 of 484 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System | — | 1 | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Engine | — | 2 | |
| Visibility | — | — | |
| Visibility/wiper | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 32 recall campaigns on the Ford Transit Connect; the 6 below cover build years 2013 to 2022. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 21V376000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 2013–2021 |
| 22V413000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 2013–2021 |
| 25V442000 | Back Over Prevention:software | 2018–2022 |
| 25V572000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2015–2018 |
| 20V260000 | Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly | 2014–2017 |
| 24V294000 | Visibility:fixed Panaramic Roof/sky Light Assembly | 2017–2019 |
21V376000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2013: 8 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 484 reports on the Ford Transit Connect, 2.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Ford Transit Connect | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 484 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 14 (2.9%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 5 (1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 50% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ford Transit Connect share of that is 484 complaints over 318 runs, 0.04% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ford Transit Connect VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 484 NHTSA complaints from 318 Transit Connect runs and 32 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Transit Connect production run has the most complaints?
NM0GE9F78E1, a 2014 build, with 8 complaints. The typical Transit Connect run has 1.5.
Which Transit Connect years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2016 is heaviest at 1.9 complaints per run and 2021 lightest at 1.
How many Transit Connect complaints involve a crash?
2.9% of 484 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 5 involved a fire.
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