2012 Ford Transit Connect
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 9 of 26 complaints (35%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 24 in 2011 to 26 in 2012.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | vs. 2012 gas-powered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,700 | 2,850 | 2,700 | 2,700 | 2,500–2,700 | |
| Combined MPG | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22 / 25 | 21 / 25 | 21–22 / 26–27 | 21–22 / 26–27 | 20–22 / 27–29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 386 | 404 | 386 | 378–386 | 358–393 | |
| Complaints filed | 42 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 127 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Ford Transit Connect have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Ford Transit Connect?
Visibility & Lighting: 9 of 26 NHTSA complaints (35%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Ford Transit Connect get?
EPA rates it 23 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Ford Transit Connect?
EPA estimates $2,700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 21 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (high) | 23 mpg | $2,700 | 386 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 22 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (low) | 23 mpg | $2,700 | 386 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · Campaign 12V374000 · Aug 2, 2012
Defect: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.
Consequence: If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.