2011 Ford Transit Connect
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 24 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 128 |
| 2015 | 66 |
| 2016 | 104 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility/wiper
6 of 24 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
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Passenger side wiper arm came off during a recent rain storm. I have contacted my local Ford dealer and Ford Customer Service in regards to 12s36 (NHTSA #12v-374).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-11
Re: safety recall notice 12S36/NHTSA recall 12V-374. While at my dealership mac haik Ford, 7201 s IH35. Georgetown tx on 8/6/12, I was notified of this safety recall for my windshield wipers at which time the part(S) were ordered for this repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-13
Power train
4 of 24 total reports mention: power train.
Engine
4 of 24 total reports mention: engine.
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Purchased this vehicle about a week ago and did a basic tuneup, oil change and spark plugs. I ordered a after market filter from k&n and had to wait a week before it arrived.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-08
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
4 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 24 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2012-08-15Visibility12V374000 Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ford…
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Ford Transit Connect — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 12V374000 · Visibility
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- Is the 2011 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Transit Connect?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Transit Connect have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.