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Ford Transit Connect by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 9 model years of the Ford Transit Connect (2015–2023). The 2023 model is rated 25–26 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 22 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Ford Transit Connect years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Transit Connect | 2 | 25–26 mpg | 0 | 1 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Transit Connect | 7 | 22–26 mpg | 1 | 6 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Transit Connect | 7 | 22–26 mpg | 4 | 12 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Transit Connect | 7 | 22–26 mpg | 8 | 32 | — |
| 2019 Transit Connect | 7 | 22–26 mpg | 8 | 51 | — |
| 2018 Transit Connect | 6 | 22–23 mpg | 6 | 22 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Transit Connect | 6 | 22–23 mpg | 6 | 28 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Transit Connect | 8 | 22–25 mpg | 10 | 104 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Transit Connect | 5 | 23–25 mpg | 11 | 66 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Ford Transit Connect recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Ford Transit Connect year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V650000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Oct 6, 2026; model years 2015
- 25V572000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Sep 3, 2025; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- 25V442000 — Back over prevention: Software, reported Jun 27, 2025; model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- 25V196000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), reported Mar 28, 2025; model years 2019, 2020
- 24V294000 — Visibility: Fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly, reported Apr 26, 2024; model years 2017, 2018, 2019
- 23V502000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch, reported Jul 21, 2023; model years 2015, 2016
- 22V413000 — Power train: Shift linkage/cable/rod, reported Jun 10, 2022; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- 22V192000 — Visibility: Windshield, reported Mar 25, 2022; model years 2016, 2020
- 21V592000 — Seat belts: Front: Retractor, reported Jul 30, 2021; model years 2021
- 21V376000 — Power train: Shift linkage/cable/rod, reported May 24, 2021; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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