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 and the Front Suspension Subframe Crossmember has to be replaced.
The worst 2013 Ford Transit Connect problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission7
- Engine5
- Body4
- Brakes3
- Driver assistance3
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Transmission7
- Engine5
- Body4
- Brakes3
- Driver assistance3
- Electrical3
- Acceleration2
- Lights2
- Airbags1
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls 4
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V413000 · Recall details
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V376000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V209000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 14V706000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Ford Transit Connect 31
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge...
- This article supersedes TSB 20-2047 to update the model years affected
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge...
- Condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold or unfold
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...
2013 Ford Transit Connect fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21-22 | 26-27 | 23 |
What 2013 Ford Transit Connect owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Power transmission failure due to electrical issues. 63k miles only.
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 hour after doing so traffic sped back up and I could not get out of third gear when I realized how fast I was going in third gear and it would not shift, I tried to slow down and then re-accelerate to see if it would shift when it shifted in the fourth gear it never left fourth gear and revs back to 8000 RPMs at that point the check engine light came on with the gear light in with the transmission light and I lost all power and I could only drive in second gear so I drove in second gear to the shop. Problem with transmission confirmed by independent shop.
The Transit was parked on a slope and was in "Park", but it rolled back down the slope and hit a parked car.
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. The contact stated the front driver’s side door also failed to latch. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact attempted to speak to the manufacturer but was unable to reach a representative. The failure mileage was unknown.
The muffler split open most likely from a clog. Because of that, the exhaust was directed toward the floor of the truck instead of going out of the muffler. As a result, it burnt through the heat shield, the back of the truck, melted the wiring harness, and burned a hole straight through the fuel tank. A mechanic took out the fuel tank and when it was being dropped out fuel spilled everywhere and there was a hole in the side of the tank. Since the wiring harness was melted, there was no power and no fuel pump power. The safety of the driver was put at risk because the car could have easily started on fire, or the fuel tank could have blown up and injured the driver or worse.
I turned on my rear defrost this morning. Left my driveway and got maybe a half mile and heard a loud pop noise. It blew a hole out of my back door on passenger side. I mean it blew a hole out of it. I have seen online that this has happened to several people with this vehicle.the rear defrost blew a hole in my window! I was driving down the road when this happened. It had been on for like 2-3 minutes when it happened.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford transit connect. The contact stated that the passenger's side seat belt locked in place with no room to move, making it feel like the passenger would be strangled. The contact called hassett ford located at 3530 sunrise hwy, wantagh, ny 11793, (516) 785-7800, and was informed that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the five-year warranty was expired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford transit connect. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to duval ford (1616 cassat ave, jacksonville, fl 32210) where the gear shifter was replaced. The contact stated that the gear shifter cap came detached allowing her to put her finger inside the shifter and shift the vehicle out of park. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 43,000. *bf the consumer stated that in 2018, they were stopped at a traffic light when another vehicle had collided with the bumper of the consumer's vehicle.
My transit is only 7 year old and the chasis look really bad there is a lot of rust in all chasis.
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Questions about the 2013 Ford Transit Connect
Is the 2013 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2013 Ford Transit Connect, close to a typical Transit Connect model year.
What is the 2013 Ford Transit Connect year score?
The 2013 Ford Transit Connect scores 72 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford Transit Connect: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ford Transit Connect?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 7 complaints. Next is engine (5).
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Transit Connect have?
4 recalls, covering power train, engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive/mobility.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Transit Connect transmission?
Yes, 2 recalls: 22V413000, 21V376000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Transit Connect have bad transmission?
The Ford Transit Connect model years with the most transmission complaints are 2019 (24 complaints), 2016 (13 complaints) and 2014 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Ford Transit Connect get?
Official estimates for the 2013 Ford Transit Connect range from 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21-22 city and 26-27 highway.
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