2012 Ford Transit Connect Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 23%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,272miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect, 23% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,272 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.
“When attempting to accelerate from a partial or complete stop, there are times when the gas pedal is pushed all the way to the floor and finally the vehicle takes off. I have had numerous occasions when I have almost run into the vehicle in front of me after taking off from a stop light or stop sign. I have take the vehicle to the dealer we purchased vehicle from new and they can't find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10855603, filed 2016-04, 3,000 miles“The vehicle was driving normal in suburban traffic. Stop & go with speeds up to 40 MPH. During stop at light the check engine lite came on and the vehicle would not accelerate. The yellow check engine lite is on. The vehicle is in limp mode. Obdii codes: p0122, p0222, p2111, p2135. Throttle body failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10817071, filed 2015-12, 37,272 miles“Vehicle was being driven on expressway. Lose of power and the check engine lite came on. Idled the vehicle off the expressway and had towed to bredemann Ford in glenview, il. Throttle body was replaced under the 3 year/36k mile warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10817079, filed 2015-12, 32,734 miles“2012 Ford Transit Connect. Consumer writes in regards to misleading gas mileage, radio problems, vehicle locking itself with key in the ignition while engine running and several other issues. The consumer also stated the wipers were not clearly the snow and rain from the windshield. The wipers were coming off the windshields surface. The windshield wiper fluid was freezing and the amount of heat coming from the defroster wasn't enough to handle the freezing windshield, which caused the obstruction and loss of vision.”
NHTSA complaint #10589001, filed 2014-05Related service bulletins
- 10047979Aug 1, 2012Ford: the terminals (female), in connector, could had been damaged at time of manufacturing causes vehicle to hesitate, stumble, run rough, or lose or have lack of power. Model…
Engine: 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 2012 Ford Transit Connect
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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