The 2013 Ford Transit Connect has 32 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag underpowered engine performance: described as gutless, sluggish, and struggling with acceleration, especially when loaded. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 5 Transit Connect model years we track, complaint volume runs from 24 (2011) to 253 (2015). With 32 complaints, the 2013 Transit Connect sits belowthe model's median of 77.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Campaign 21V376000Ford 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.
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 17V209000Ford 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. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insuf…
equipment adaptive/mobility
Campaign 14V706000Cummings 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 Transi…
power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Campaign 22V413000Ford 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 …
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The first-generation model (approximately 2010-2013) is frequently criticized for significant transmission reliability issues, poor driving dynamics, and a cheap, unrefined feel,…
Owner insights cover all generations of the Transit Connect. See the full Transit Connect owner picture and every model year.
Used Transit Connect listings typically run $12,995–$20,297 across 2010 to 2023 model years.
Compare every Transit Connect year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.