Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 City / 27 HWY
Horsepower
169
Seats
5 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle norman G
Surprisingly comfortable ride.
Bout to haul boat but found out it is extremely comfortable to ride in and few repairs as it is very reliable. Have only had regular maintenance done with exception of a call back that was minor and needed a new sliding door latch done perfectly the first time. One heck of a sturdy good gas mileage vehicle and would certainly recommend. The best part is using for everyday situations like laundry, grocery shopping and moving if needed and has saved money rather than renting a you haul. Great ride very good reaction to stopping no skidding etc, and just an overall great handling vehicle which surprised me as I never had a van before and expected it would be more difficult than a car. Love the comfortable seats with my back problems especially for a long ride.
accountCircle Elana M
Great value for the price with lots of options to choose from.
Transit connect is super vehicle. It is narrow to fit through tight spaces but long enough to carry a lot of passengers or cargo. It also has a ton of head room.
accountCircle Marlina L
Its awesome spacious, and rides smoothly. Well worth the money.
I enjoy the space for storage and how all tbe seat fold down to turn into a truck bed. It's easy and great on gas.
accountCircle Annie D
Ford transit connect quality car.
The fire transit connect is a smooth ride with a tight turning radius. More room than you would anticipate, however, do not expect to stand up in the back. Good gas mileage. Can haul a small uhaul trailer. Relatively reliable, but the check engine light goes off frequently.
accountCircle Marty M
Large Windows for Easy Viewing
I love my Transit Connect. The windows are all huge. The seats are fairly easy to put down. I would prefer they laid flatter or even stowed under the floor. I am still able to camp in it though. I have Sync which connects to my phone to enable hands-free talking. I also have rear cameras that make backing up easy.
accountCircle Joshua M
Buyer beware: resale value not amazing.
Squeaky at 60 thousand miles. Nice turning radius and reliable. But the older model and save money. Trust me, do not buy it new. Resale value gets chopped in half immediately driving it off the lot. I see them everywhere now so you can probably find a deal.
accountCircle Trinity P
The back seats in the car fold down great for more room in the vehicle.
The car drives very smooth the car is also roomy good for construction business workers or carrying heavy things. Two back row seats good for a big family. The transit connect comes in many different neutral colors. The car is also good for traveling and good on gas.
accountCircle Mike O
Has an exceptional amount of space inside!
Love the amount of interior space the transit connect has, especially considering the fuel economy it gets. Recently drove 1900 miles in 5 days @ 31 mpg!! It even has overhead storage space inside. Very adaptable to haul people or items. Exceptional!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Terry J
Right truck for the construction industry.
It's not my car is my husbands truck for his business and works out great for him he can haul what he needs and its durable too which is a place for the construction industry, it gets pretty banged up and all.
accountCircle Michael D
The truth about the transit connect.
There are some reliability problems. A recall for panoramic roof. A “customer satisfaction” repair was issued because of a faulty part that was at risk of corrosion which causes the engine to stop suddenly while driving. That happened. It was not pleasant. However, the car is functional and has a high roof and seats that fold completely flat in the back, it creates a lot of storage space.

Ford Transit Connect Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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XL Wagon
169 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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XL
169 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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XLT Wagon
169 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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XLT
169 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Titanium Wagon
169 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Titanium
169 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2016 Ford Transit Connect Owner Reviews

4.43
23 Reviews
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5 stars 57%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 4%
1 star 0%
accountCircle norman G on April 17, 2021
Surprisingly comfortable ride.
Bout to haul boat but found out it is extremely comfortable to ride in and few repairs as it is very reliable. Have only had regular maintenance done with exception of a call back that was minor and needed a new sliding door latch done perfectly the first time. One heck of a sturdy good gas mileage vehicle and would certainly recommend. The best part is using for everyday situations like laundry, grocery shopping and moving if needed and has saved money rather than renting a you haul. Great ride very good reaction to stopping no skidding etc, and just an overall great handling vehicle which surprised me as I never had a van before and expected it would be more difficult than a car. Love the comfortable seats with my back problems especially for a long ride.
accountCircle Debra A on April 1, 2021
Transit connects a super ride.
My transit connect is very comfortable and roomy. It is great for local driving and long trips. Gas mileage is great. My German shepherds are right at home riding in it. Seats are removable for extra room if needed also. Backup webcam is very convenient. It is fully loaded with all entertainment and comfort.

Ranks #5 Fullsize Vans by Owners

The 2016 Ford Transit Connect has an average owner rating of 4.43 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 10 other Fullsize Vans.

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4.75
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4.43

Ranks #2 Fullsize Vans by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Ford Transit Connect has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #2 of 7 other Fullsize Vans.

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29 MPG
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27 MPG
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26 MPG

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