| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| Transit Connect Van FWD | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 27 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Transit Connect Van FFV | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 27 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Transit Connect Van FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Transit Connect USPS | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| WAGON FWD | | | | | 17.9% |
| VAN FWD | Not Rated | | | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2021 Ford Transit Connect models.
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Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C18.
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