Model year 2023 · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

2023 Ford Transit Connect: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Ford Transit Connect at 25–26 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

25–26

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Ford dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Ford Transit Connect recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2023 Ford Transit Connect, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2023 Ford Transit Connect in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Ford Transit Connect fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Ford Transit Connect EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Transit Connect Van FWD2.0L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular24/26/25 mpg$2,700355
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD2.0L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular24/28/26 mpg$2,600348

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Ford Transit Connect crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Ford Transit Connect NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Ford Transit Connect Van CV FWDNot rated4 stars5 starsNot rated—Standard & Optional
2023 Ford Transit Connect Wagon PV FWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars17.9%Standard & Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Ford Transit Connect owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Transit Connect, most recently on Jul 16, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Ford Transit Connect complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Ford Transit Connect model years

Ford Transit Connect by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2022 Transit Connect22–26 mpg164/5
2021 Transit Connect22–26 mpg4124/5
2020 Transit Connect22–26 mpg832—
2019 Transit Connect22–26 mpg851—
2018 Transit Connect22–23 mpg6225/5
2017 Transit Connect22–23 mpg6285/5
2016 Transit Connect22–25 mpg101045/5
2015 Transit Connect23–25 mpg11665/5

All Ford Transit Connect years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Ford models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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