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Used 2019 Ford Transit Connect Consumer Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Great van

Roadburner, 01/26/2022
2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL 4dr Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have the 2018 transit connect long wheel base cargo van . I am a courier so I need room, fuel efficiency, confort, and power. This van has it all. I have put 230,000 miles on it in less than 3 years. I have not had one single problem out of it. I do keep on top of scheduled maintenance. I use only full synthetic oil. I regularly load it to the 1600 lb capacity. Even fully loaded it pulls mountains at 65 mph and would go faster if I pushed it. Gas mileage is usually anywhere from 27.5 to 31 mpg. Obviously higher on long freeway trips. I do notice a small drop off in perfomance now that it has so many miles but still a great van. If all goes well it will have over 300,000 on it at the end of this year.

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4 out of 5 stars

Comfortable but has some issues

Lisamary, 08/14/2019
2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL 4dr Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB (2.0L 4cyl 8A)
29 of 36 people found this review helpful

Plenty of room for cargo and overall runs smooth. However, the vehicle sometimes hesitates before taking off from a complete stop. Also, the review camera often has an unclear picture. The dealer tells us this is normal because it does eventually clear up. What, what??

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5 out of 5 stars

Not a Ford fan, but I Love this vehicle!

Tom, 04/01/2022
2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I’ve now owned this guy 5 years. It was in a dealership 3 months ago for the FIRST time, due to a ‘shift cable bushing’ recall replacement. Took them 30 minutes.in and out. I am just over 50k miles now. I have 3 vehicles. Toyota truck, Lexus GS350 and this one. I drive the van the most. It just FUN to drive. Very nimble. Quick steering. One must keep their foot in it of course…being a 4 banger. But it boogies. I consistently drive it 80-85 on freeways here in nor cal. No issues keeping up. It IS noisy. Mine LWB cargo van, empty. Purchased originally to haul music gear to gigs. When I tell people it’s noisy, they laugh….being that I’m about 1/2 deaf playing in rock bands most of my life. I’m 68 now and STILL play in rock bands. The van has been stellar for me. No real complaints. The Nissan and Ram equivalents did not compare even close to me. I would pay big money for a turbo or supercharger if someone made one. That would be one insane ride!

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4 out of 5 stars

Been great

Phil, 08/25/2020
updated 02/28/2022
2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB (2.0L 4cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Have 55000 miles and had no issues! Very happy with this vehicle thanks Ford

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5 out of 5 stars

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cc, 02/25/2020
updated 03/02/2021
2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear Liftgate LWB (2.0L 4cyl 8A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

Gets great gas mileage, 20 around town, 28 on highway. Lots of sitting & cargo space. Lots of headroom. Peppy, even though a 4-cylinder.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great little wheel chair hauler

Mike Jones, 02/21/2021
2018 Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear Liftgate LWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My wife has Parkinson’s. We have a custom manual wheel chair for her. The low deck and roomy back (I removed the rear seats) are perfect for the chair, and for getting her in and out. The 4ft ceiling height is perfect for her chair with its head gear. The liftgate works like an awning to keep the rain off when loading and unloading. We live in the mountains of NC and it easily handles the hills and curves. It’s like a little sports car in a big box.

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2 out of 5 stars

Love but...

Wolf99, 03/06/2020
2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB (2.0L 4cyl 8A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful

Backup camera doesn't give clear picture or won't come on.... Today my van got over heater...today the temperature was 56.... Sometimes the reverse won't engage... I boughted couple months ago..with zero mile its 2019... Like the van..but I'm planning to trade in asap...I dont wants problems later

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1 out of 5 stars

ford can not fix 2019 ford transit connect

clyde, 04/17/2022
2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL 4dr Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB (2.0L 4cyl 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

i bought it new in 2019 rear camara went out in two weeks raido would loose all pre sets once a month after two mouths no down shifting going up a hill dad to manuly shift down then engine light would come on and say exsast gas not right tock it to ford and charged $180.00 dollors and told nothing was wrong with it and told to gust drive it so i drove it for two years like that every time i tock it in for severce i complened and told if i wanted them to look at it again i would have to leave it with them for 2- 3 mounths before thay could look at it then the trans would not go in revirce and started shifting up and down like a nut at will took it back thay took 2 mounths and told me the trans needed rebuilt that wes 9 months ago thay rebuilt it 5 times then put a new trans in it gave it back to me with in a week the insterment cluster started flassing on and off with beeping noise every 30 sec. engien light still comes on raido looses pre sets every 1/2 hour noise for under hood making clunking noise key fab dont work back up camra still not working thay denied the lemon law and finly after 9 months gave me a rent truck for 10 days some thing is wrong with the here i thing i need to get a lawwer after them

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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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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.

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