Ford Transit Connect years to avoid
The Ford Transit Connect years to avoid are 2014, 2016, 2015, 2019, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2023 is the cleanest year on record.
742
Total complaints
31
Recall campaigns
2010–2023
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Transit Connect years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 159 | |
| 2016 | High complaint rate | 146 | |
| 2015 | High complaint rate | 79 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 72 | |
| 2010 | High complaint rate | 56 |
Every Transit Connect year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 40 | 8 | |
| 2019avoid | 72 | 8 | |
| 2018 | 32 | 6 | |
| 2017 | 33 | 6 | |
| 2016avoid | 146 | 10 | |
| 2015avoid | 79 | 10 | |
| 2014avoid | 159 | 15 | |
| 2013 | 38 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 35 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 30 | 1 | |
| 2010avoid | 56 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Transit Connect years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Transit Connect years to avoid are 2014, 2016, 2015, 2019, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2023.
What is the best year for the Ford Transit Connect?
By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Transit Connect years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Transit Connect have?
Across all model years, the Transit Connect has 31 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 742 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.