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Used 2021 Ford Transit Connect Consumer Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
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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)
2 of 2 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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4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 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 26 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
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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Budget car at best

DM, 11/02/2019
2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon XL 4dr Minivan w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB (2.0L 4cyl 8A)
7 of 16 people found this review helpful

Very low power ratio if fully loaded don’t expect more than 55mph on any up hill grade. Feels very bare bones, even with seats feels like the handyman’s van. Suspension not great- don’t even think about pushing around any curves as won’t hold a line without jerking. Kids were scared due to low set oversized windows feels like if collision they would end up in your lap. Ford missed the boat on this one. Slide doors are awkward and difficult to use - will hurt you when closing if not carefull. Rear wipers blasted off in car wash. Six seat, back row weird - very, very little cargo space when seats set up. Missing safety features most cars have - no blindside warning system.

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2 out of 5 stars

Faulty Technology and Sluggish Performance

River , 03/02/2023
2020 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear Liftgate SWB (2.0L 4cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had my 2020 Ford Transit Connect for about 18 months now. Overall, it has performed fairly well. It is certainly under-powered and the transmission has the typical Ford sluggish shifting. My main concern with this vehicle is the abundance of technology that has been very problematic. I recently had a blowout to my front right tire, and it practically destroyed the front end of the vehicle, which affected the lane sensor cable, steering assist and pre-collision system. It just went to the shop again this week for a wiring short in the mapping system (whatever that is) and thought the engine was going to crumble. I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle, and would not recommend.

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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 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)
1 of 1 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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