Used Ford Transit Connect Wagon: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 103 complaints across these 5 years; the 2019 drew the most.

Choose a model year
2022
Fewest complaintsFew owner complaints
4 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2021
Most reported: transmission
5 complaints4 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Most reported: transmission
27 complaints8 recallsOpen checklist
2019
Most complaintsMost reported: transmission
46 complaints8 recallsOpen checklist
2018
Most reported: steering
21 complaints6 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the Transit Connect Wagon from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 2 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 37 | |
| Brakes | 3 | 13 | 3 | 19 | ||
| Wipers and visibility | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Transit Connect Wagon generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Second generation
2014–2023
2019 update: Updated front fascia; Redesigned dashboard; New engine options
Mileages where Transit Connect Wagon problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
Every Transit Connect Wagon recall to confirm
12 recalls cover the Transit Connect Wagonyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 8 campaigns span more than one model year.
- 25V442000Backup camera2018–2022
- 22V413000Transmission2018–2021
- 21V376000Transmission2018–2021
- 25V196000Transmission2019, 2020
- 24V294000Wipers and visibility2018, 2019
- 20V791000Airbags2019, 2020
- 20V636000Engine2019, 2020
- 20V550000Transmission2019, 2020
- 25V572000Backup camera2018
- 22V192000Wipers and visibility2020




