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2013 Ford Transit Connect Wagon

The 2013 Ford Transit Connect Wagon is a 2.0-liter wagon with an automatic 4-spd and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 23 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.0L 4-cylinder
Displacement2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (25.6 % risk)
Tested variant: 2013 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Ford TRANSIT CONNECT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 10, 2022 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Consequence: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

NHTSA campaign 22V413000

May 24, 2021 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Consequence: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S24.

NHTSA campaign 21V376000

Mar 27, 2017 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.

Consequence: If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.

NHTSA campaign 17V209000

Nov 5, 2014 · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Consequence: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.

NHTSA campaign 14V706000

32 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Ford TRANSIT CONNECT

Owner Complaints

32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Ford TRANSIT CONNECT (3 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train7
Engine5
Structure4
Electrical System3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3
Service Brakes3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 25, 2024 · Suspension
“The Front Suspension Subframe Crossmember had rusted though and the front tires become out of alignment SUDDENLY causing the vehicle to veer of course. The vehicle is then disabled and must be towed…”
Jun 12, 2023 · Power Train, Electrical System
“Power transmission failure due to electrical issues. 63k miles only.”
Jul 14, 2022 · Power Train
“Transmission. I was driving down the road in my Ford transit going 65 miles an hour I I started to have major transmission problems from traffic slow down so I slow down with it down to 30 miles an…”
Jul 12, 2022 · Power Train Crash
“The Transit was parked on a slope and was in "Park", but it rolled back down the slope and hit a parked car.”
Jun 23, 2022 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the front driver’s side door was unlatched independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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