2011 Ford Transit Connect Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,043miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,043 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on the free way at 80 MPH and car stalls. Check engine light and wrench light came on. Pulled to the side restarted car everything was normal again. A few days later started doing again and more often. I am afraid to ride my car it is a safety issue. I put a scanner on the car and throttle stuck closed code came on . I will take it in to the dealer tomorrow. I believe it is a issue from the manufacturere.”
NHTSA complaint #10809362, filed 2015-12, 81,000 miles“Purchased this vehicle about a week ago and did a basic tuneup, oil change and spark plugs. I ordered a after market filter from k&n and had to wait a week before it arrived. Air filter was not replaced yet but hoping it would help with accelerating. The A/C worked well as long as the vehicle was driving but stopped blowing cold air during idle. A few days later my transit got real hot at a stop light so I pulled over and checked for any leaks or coolant lose in the reservoir... All was well and I saw the electric fans spinning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110070, filed 2018-07, 244,000 miles“When half or 3/4 loaded going up a hill on hwy van down shifts a jerks in to gear . Feels like you got kicked off a horse . Most noticable between 40mph and 50 MPH.. This has damaged 3 sets of motor mounts in 117,000 miles started st 15000 miles and getting worse at dealer again”
NHTSA complaint #11319275, filed 2020-03, 15,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 33% |
| 2021 | 2 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 12% |
| 2015 | 6 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 16% |
| 2012 | 6 | 23% |
| 2011 | 4 | 17% |
| 2010 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Transit Connect
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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