2013 Ford Transit Connect Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect, 16% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,350 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.
“My transit's gauge went to hot very quickly, I checked the coolant and it was empty. It was full a month ago. I added coolant and the gauge still went to hot. I took it to my mechanic and they could not find the problem. They called the Ford dealer and told them the problem. They told my mechanic to put in a new radiator and thermostat. Which they delivered to my mechanic. But the gauge would fluctuate. My mechanic found recall #17s09 which applied to my problem but the VIN # doesn't come up on recall I think because it is a different size engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11203892, filed 2019-04, 35,000 miles“3/19 the temperature gage went hot quickly. Checked coolant, although full in 2/19 now empty. Garage could not find the problem and contacted davidson's Ford who advised to install a new radiator and thermostat. In 7/19 transit began to stall after short drive, then engine got so hot it stalled in traffic at a busy intersection and would not start. I kept trying to start it many times. Had to be towed to davidson's Ford who did a diagnostic tests and found the coolant boils out of reservoir even when sitting before fans can come on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230758, filed 2019-07, 35,700 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Transit Connect. While attempting to start the vehicle, there was a whining noise coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact turned the heater on and it blew cool air. The contact turned off the engine, checked under the hood, and noticed that the engine oil and antifreeze were mixing together. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact would not start the vehicle because he was concerned for his safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #11063731, filed 2018-01, 86,000 miles“Takata recall - cooling system, overheating , danger - could cause fire due to over heating ! Coolant level keeps dropping , no warning !! Always while driving ! Can't go far ! Can't drive vehicle !!”
NHTSA complaint #11253278, filed 2019-09Related service bulletins
- 10095175Jan 23, 20172013-2016 fiesta, escape, transit connect and 2013 fusion vehicles with a 1.6l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine may exhibit an engine oil level reading that…
- 10095154Jan 10, 2017To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
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 2013 Ford Transit Connect
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology