2012 Ford Transit Connect Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,094miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,094 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.
“1. The heat shielding around the exhaust system failed to protect the fuel tank from exhaust heat. Heat from the exhaust system melted holes in the fuel tank, causing fuel to leak from the tank. The parts are at the Ford dealer with the vehicle. 2. The fuel tank developed leaks when it melted, causing a risk of fire or explosion. 3. The dealer confirmed that the fuel tank melted and leaked due to heat from the exhaust system. In diagnosing the issue, they refilled the fuel tank and it continued to leak. 4. …”
NHTSA complaint #11584273, filed 2024-04“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
- 10044231Mar 1, 2012Ford: some vehicles may exhibit low mileage due to initial fuel fill by baf technologies cng/lpg fuel conversion package and lack of power on highway.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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