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2012 Ford Transit Connect

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2012 Ford Transit Connect
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:42:01.748Z

Only 26 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 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Transit Connect Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2010: 42 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2012: 26 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2014: 127 complaints 2014 2015: 65 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2016 2017: 27 complaints 2018: 22 complaints 2018 2019: 51 complaints 2020: 30 complaints 2020 2021: 8 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022
2012: 26 complaints
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YearComplaints
201042
201124
201226
201332
2014127
201565
2016103
201727
201822
201951
202030
20218
20225

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

6 of 26 total reports mention: engine.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

4 of 26 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.

CRASH
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ON A LONGER TRIP IN MY NEW FORD TRANSIT CONNECT, I NOTICED REFLECTIONS OF THE OUTWARD-FACING DASHBOARD AND GRILL ON THE LOWER HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD. SOMETIMES IT WAS THERE,SOMETIMES NOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121220

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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AS I'M DRIVING HOME, I START TO SMELL AN UNUSUAL ODOR. I GET HOME , PULL IN DRIVE, TURN OFF TRANSIT AND START UNLOADING GROCERIES. THIS IS WHEN I NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. I CONTINUE TO UNLOAD WHILE I KEEP AN EYE ON THE SMOKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140402

1. The heat shielding around the exhaust system failed to protect the fuel tank from exhaust heat. Heat from the exhaust system melted holes in the fuel tank, causing fuel to leak from the tank. The parts are at the Ford dealer with the vehicle. 2.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240420

VISIBILITY

3 of 26 total reports mention: visibility.

TIRES

2 of 26 total reports mention: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20120815 — visibility

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 windshield

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 a

Campaign 12V374000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Ford Transit Connect — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 12V374000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 2013 ● 2010

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2012 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 2012 Ford Transit Connect?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Ford Transit Connect have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.