Model year
2016 Ford Transit Connect
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 104 complaints for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (14), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (13), ENGINE (12). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated the Wagon FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,050, 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
25V572000 · Sep 3, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
23V502000 · Jul 21, 2023
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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.
22V192000 · Mar 25, 2022
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles. The front windshield may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure.
21V376000 · May 24, 2021
POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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.
20V331000 · Jun 8, 2020
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under…
20V305000 · May 27, 2020
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Transit Connect vehicles. The front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash.
20V260000 · May 8, 2020
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases,…
16V643000 · Sep 6, 2016
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from…
16V482000 · Jun 29, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through June 16, 2016. The brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) pump may be contaminated with metallic debris. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to…
Complaints
104 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 3, 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
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE16001 | Door Latch Failure · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | Jan 16, 2016 | Oct 29, 2016 |
| RQ19005 | Door Latch Failures · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE:BODY | Dec 19, 2019 | Feb 7, 2022 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN FWD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Wagon FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect Van 2WD · 1.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Transit Connect Wagon FWD · 1.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Transit Connect Van 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Transit Connect Wagon FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Transit Connect Van FFV · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Transit Connect Wagon FFV · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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