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Fuel systemPart report

2016 Ford Transit Connect Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 104 total for the year
Median mileage
11,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect, 3% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,800 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.

“Fuel efficiency far from stated. This ia an xlt model with a 1.6l ecoboost engine, and a stated mpg efficiency of 25/29. The actual measured hwy efficiency is 22.3 mpg while on cruise control, at interstate highway posted speed limits, on wind-less, sunny days, and zero-load other than driver's weight. The efficiency above noted has been repetitively measured over the first 3,500 miles of vehicle use.”

NHTSA complaint #10904706, filed 2016-09, 3,500 miles

“Just got this vehicle, was purchased as used but with warranty still as it only had 16500 miles. After driving for few weeks I had the following problems. #1 fuel economy on vehicle is 15 miles per gallon (on a 4 cylinder engine?). Previously taken to dealer where they replaced a recall part (throttle body) as it was doing only 13 miles to the gallon. Dealer states that is working normal???? #2 after driving for 4 hours or more (city or highway) hot air comes out of air vents even when outside temp is 40 degrees fe.( and temp is set to low on cluster). …”

NHTSA complaint #11073309, filed 2018-02

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202118%
202013%
201633%
20141310%
201313%
2012312%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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