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Used 2018 Ford Transit Connect Consumer Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Maximum impact for minimum outlay

Rob, 10/15/2024
2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is my 5th van and my Best Van! Luv this new technology and comfort. Easy to work out of and fits in the garage. 👍 However, I do transmission drain and fills (3 x each) every 10,000 miles hoping to avoid any problems with the 6F35 Trans. I’m at 122,000 miles now with no issues. Enjoying this vehicle. 👍

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3 out of 5 stars

Too flimsy

Lands, 03/30/2018
2016 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL 4dr Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car is great on gas because it is made as cheap as possible. If you skid, you'll be skidding for a while. Not good god forbid an accident were to occur.

Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

most uncomfortable vehicle ever

Ken, 09/24/2017
2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL 4dr Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
26 of 53 people found this review helpful

I have had this vehicle forced upon me by my company. DO NOT get the vinyl seats!!! If you're 5'11" or taller you will be uncomfortable regardless of which seats you choose. My company ordered the XL model, which is a step above the Flintstone's car. It has absolutely nothing up front. If you're planning on getting shelving installed, choose very carefully and keep in mind that your workers cannot be kept to cookie cutter rules. Storage space is definitely not one size fits all. My work is not the same as Joe's work so why do we have identical vehicles? I can't fit my tools in this thing because they put so many shelves in it. My tools are too big for the shelves. If you like to drive with your arm on the door you could forget it. They put this weird trim on it to give it a curved look that forces your arm forward and punishes you for trying by digging into your elbow. The armrest is too low on the door and the armrest on the seat has a mind of its own, comes out of adjustment constantly and the only way to correct it is to turn it straight up and hope you get it right on the way back down. I've had many work vans over the last 25 years. Full size Dodge, Ford, Chevy, Mercedes, minivans and pickups, this thing is by far the least usable and most uncomfortable piece of crap I've ever had the displeasure of sitting in.

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
1 out of 5 stars
Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Interior
1 out of 5 stars
Comfort
1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Only fair

John Harper, 06/18/2018
2018 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Titanium LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 27 people found this review helpful

Overall this vehicle has been only fair. The fuel economy sucks to say the least.

Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Ford Transit Connect Titanium keeps breaking

William L., 09/19/2018
2016 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Titanium LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

First, the throttle body had to be replaced due to a recall. Then it wouldn't shift correctly due to transmission fluid leaking so the dealership had to change out the gasket. Now the radio won't turn on and it's no longer under warranty because my car has 36k miles. All this within one year of ownership on a car less than two years old. I've never had these issues with my Japanese cars. Took a chance on this Ford because of the price and interior space. No surprise, Ford won't do anything about it. Numerous reports online regarding Ford Radios not powering on, but Ford won't fix it. Big surprise there. Terrible decision on my part to buy this car. No more Fords for me!!!

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
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