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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 Transit Connect, so we've included reviews for other years of the Transit Connect since its last redesign.
Great, Practical Work Van, Still Love it!
Johnny V, 07/13/2017
updated 07/22/2019
2016 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I am very happy with my purchase. This van is economical and spacious. The interior is well thought out and comfortable. The back is large and spacious to hold lots of cargo. Gas mileage is very good, especially for a cargo van. Looks very good, and after my graphics were applied, it has drawn a lot of interest and subsequent business. Hands down it is my best advertisement. I get many comments on how good it looks. After 26,000 miles, no problems encountered...I still love it.
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Most civilized vehicle I've driven
Ron, 10/27/2015
updated 10/31/2016
2015 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
The 4 wheel disk brakes are very nice with smooth, positive and very controlled braking. Allows the smoothest stopping I've ever been able to do. The engine/transmission combination is the best I have ever driven. Snappy if needed and VERY smooth acceleration with shifting done quietly and without notice. The vehicle I have is a cargo van with trailer package, large mirrors and rear windows. It has no back seats. The vehicle has big front door entrance and is one reason I purchased. I am older and stiffer that used to be and my previous vehicle was a 05 Scion that was the easiest to enter of any car I have owned. I changed to Ford as Scion messed it up by making it sleeker and lower and harder to enter. The Ford gets 25.9 mpg which is acceptable to me now as gas has gone below $2.00 in my area. I have had one problem with my trailer package. When it is rainy or snowy, (undercarriage is wet) the warning lights tell me I have a faulty trailer light even though I'm not using a trailer. I went to the dealer for repair and the mechanic said he could not find a problem. I asked him if he wet the underside and he said no! IDIOT! I now have over 40,000 miles on the vehicle and it still gives me the the warning. I haven't been back to the dealer yet as I am in Virginia and the dealer is in Rock Hill, SC. It has recently been bought up by the Sonic Distributorship so I should probably go back and try again. This time I will wet it down before I take it in. I have checked the mileage against what the vehicle computer says and it is accurate and 25.9 is still my mileage. Other than this, I am very satisfied. Update with 60,000+ miles on vehicle. Still enjoying it as before. Mileage has improved a little and trailer hitch is still a problem. Overall, very satisfied.
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2016 Ford Transit Connect for sale near you
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- Wagon XLT Passenger Minivan w/Rear Liftgate LWBMSRP: $10,99516 mi away
- Cargo Van XLT Cargo Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWBMSRP: $12,80028 mi away
- Wagon Titanium LWB Passenger MinivanMSRP: $9,99986 mi away
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Perfect family vehicle
Lane Shelton, 06/15/2016
updated 12/22/2016
2015 Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear Liftgate LWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
We shopped almost every SUV and VAN even bought a used Honda Odyssey but quickly sold the Honda. Did our research and found no other vehicle fit our needs. This is the best of both worlds - rides like a luxury car but larger and better capacity than the van. Every vehicle we looked at that had fold down seats not one of them were flat when folded. All of them had some sort of slope or had to be removed altogether. This has a perfectly flat cargo area with the seats folded down - perfect for dog crates. I have nothing bad to say about this vehicle in fact I've never liked a vehicle like I do this one. The price is also very reasonable compared to SUV's and Van's. A great wagon with a great price.
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One of the absolute worst cars I've owned
Rob F, 08/19/2018
updated 02/27/2019
2016 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Titanium LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
When I got my 2016 Transit Connect Titanium wagon I was thrilled with the ride height, the different look of the body, the versatility. Fast forward 2 years and I absolutely despise this thing and wish someone would steal it. I'll start with the ride quality- it doesn't exist. Loud, rough, extremely unrefined... sadly more of all of those than I would have ever imagined. My 1984 Chevette rode better than this thing. Next, and as some other reviewers mentioned, the car very clumsily lunges forward when beginning to accelerate, brake, go around corners, etc. The horsepower in my Transit is the 2.5 which is honestly still a joke. It makes a TON of noise when having to accelerate hard but doesn't really do much else... like it doesn't go any faster, it just gets louder. Build quality isn't fantastic with several small issues like a constant smell of staleness or mold due to a water leak coming from under the dash that no Ford dealership can find. My suggestion- don't buy this unless you have no other choice (AND YOU ALWAYS HAVE ANOTHER CHOICE). You've been warned. *UPDATE* Have put another 13,000 miles on this thing and I still hate it. Most recently the plastic piece mounted to the side of the driver’s seated where the seat control is at broke off and is just hanging there. I’m not that big so it’s not like I’m putting hundreds of pounds on this thing to snap off like it did.
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I don't know, I friggin' love this thing...
David, 11/10/2015
2015 Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear Liftgate SWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
Hi guys... Well, i'm one of those guys that always dig "weird" "boxy" cars. I had 3 Honda Elements ( ie my favorite car of all time ), an FJ Cruiser ( served it's purpose ) and now I leased a 2015 Transit Connect Wagon. Mine isn't the Titanium but it's just below that. I actually built it from the ground up and my dealer was able to find one in Riverside CA and shipped to my dealer in Carlsbad. Where to start... I love this thing. Sure I have a one year old, but he lives with his mom up in Oregon ( long story ), but i'm one of those surfer/snowboarder/camper/bulldog owner kinda guys that likes to get out and have fun, but also likes comfort... I stumbled across this as I've always wanted a VW van but really don't feel like working on it everyday. My dealer gave me an amazing amount on the trade in of my FJ so I had to jump on it. I leased it as I always change my mind on cars, but this one I may actually purchase. I got the gloss black version as, if I purchase, will murder this sucker out and it will be all black ( rims / tint / etc ) and plus I didn't want to look like every other cargo van. Pro's: Overhead storage is so awesome Overhead mid storage ( option ) is also amazing. Similar to airline storage All seats fold flat. Mine actually stays that way all the time as I got the weather tech liner that goes from the back of the front seats all the way to the back doors. I'm only 5'4" so I can really lay out in this thing. Dual heat / AC zones. Great for camping. Heated windshield. No not defrost, heated... I'm interested to see how this works when up at the mountains. 180 degree opening doors. I opted for this vice the life rear gate as I wanted to mount all of my camping gear on the rear door panels, which worked out amazingly. Sound system. Opted for the best one the had and glad I did. The Navi and sound is great Mileage. I do mainly city driving but starting this week will be heading to Mammoth Mountain or Bear pretty much weekly. Getting 23.2 right now in the city which is light years ahead of my FJ. Turning fog lights. When not on constant, when you use your blinker, the side you are turning to lights up, making it so easy to see. Power outlets. One thing I love is that Ford puts fuses under the dash, as well as in the back. I was able to mount my power inverter and Bluetooth speaker, hard wired, into the fuse box for camping. And didn't have to run miles of cable Con's. Not a whole lot really. I'm anxious to see what it does in the snow. Only had since June and it's been flawless. You can hear some squeeks and such, but that could be that I keep all my camp gear in there at all times so it could be jossled around. Also, the sliding doors are now automatic, so you actually have to use your hands people. But hell, i'd rather do that than pay $50,000 for a Toyota minivan. My dealer also threw in a Thule roof rack. Now if there is a con, that is one of them, as putting that up is a pain in the "you know what". The don't give you any threads to bolt the rack in, so you have to use Jack Nuts to do it. Was my first time attempting but once I did one I was a pro. The Jack Nuts are about 14 bucks for 6 and a tool at Harbor Freight ran me 18 bucks, but my surf boards stay up there solid. Overall I love it, except now i'm seeing more people jump on the bandwagon and getting them. I'm working on making some rear curtains for a little more privacy, but it's basically done. I have all of the power outlets I need ( 2 3 prong in the pack and a bunch of USB up front ), mounted some extra LED lighting that come down and can be moved anywhere ( magnets hold up ) and mounted a cargo net on the inside roof for extra odds and ends while sleeping... Jump on the bandwagon and get the unminivan. You won't be disappointed... Thanx David
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