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2012 Ford Transit Connect Van
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van manufactured and marketed by Ford since 2002. Developed by Ford of Europe, the model line replaced sedan-based vans with a dedicated commercial vehicle platform.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | 386 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
35 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Ford Transit Connect Van?
EPA figures for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect Van reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Ford Transit Connect Van?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect Van. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2012 Ford Transit Connect Van?
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect Van, most often about: Engine, Visibility, Visibility/wiper. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect Van?
NHTSA gave the 2012 Ford Transit Connect Van (2012 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD) an overall 2-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.