2013 Ford Transit Connect
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 32 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
22% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The Transit was parked on a slope and was in "Park", but it rolled back down the slope and hit a parked car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-12
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the transmission shifted gears independently. The contact mentioned the vehicle stalled without warning but was able to restart.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-29
Engine
16% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Ford Transit Connect. While attempting to start the vehicle, there was a whining noise coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact turned the heater on and it blew cool air.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-19
Structure
13% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Service brakes
9% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
In 45 MPH highway the brakes went to the floor at the stop sign and caused the vehicle to cross the road and into a tree section totling the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-24
Also filed under Air bags
Electronic stability control (esc)
9% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-01-13Equipment adaptive/mobility14V706000 Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles...
Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.
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2018-01-05Engine and engine cooling17V209000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017.
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2021-06-30Power train21V376000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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2022-10-27Power train22V413000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Ford Transit Connect — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V706000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 17V209000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 21V376000 · Power train
- Recall 22V413000 · Power train
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- Is the 2013 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Ford Transit Connect is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Transit Connect?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Transit Connect have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.