The Lemon IndexAll cars · Ford Transit Connect · 2011
2011 Ford Transit Connect. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 15,000 and 49,086 miles. Median 27,873, from 10 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Wipers & visibility | 25% |
| Traction control system | 17% |
| Speed control | 8% |
| Brakes | 8% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
12V374000 Aug 2012 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer
Defect. 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 and possible detachment of the wiper arm.
Risk. If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 at 1-866-436-7332.
Manufacturer communications 16
Ford filed 16 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Rough idle and/or hesitation, runs rough or lack of power upon acceleration
- Oil leak or the filter housing for
- No cold air from air conditioner or vehicle overheating due
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 21 / 25 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2010–2013 Ford Transit Connect, 7.5M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission & shifter | 6 | 239K |
| Steering & suspension | 6 | 159K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 4 | 157K |
| Brakes & ABS | 4 | 146K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 6 | 134K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 4 | 131K |
| Driveshaft, axles & 4x4 | 3 | 126K |
| Starter, alternator & belts | 2 | 99K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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