Model year
2012 Ford Transit Connect
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 26 complaints for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), VISIBILITY/WIPER (4). NHTSA rated the VAN FWD 2 stars overall. EPA rates it 23 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 42 complaints
- 2011 24 complaints
- 2012 26 complaints
- 2013 32 complaints
- 2014 127 complaints
- 2015 66 complaints
- 2016 104 complaints
- 2017 28 complaints
- 2018 22 complaints
- 2019 51 complaints
- 2020 32 complaints
- 2021 11 complaints
- 2022 6 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
Recalls
12V374000 · Aug 2, 2012
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.
Complaints
26 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN FWD | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 · possibility 0.256 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect Van · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Transit Connect Wagon FWD · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Ford Transit Connect at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.