2021 Ford Transit Connect Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2021 Ford Transit Connect, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year.
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.
“This vehicle keeps flashing service engine soon light and malfunction indicator lamp. Dealer is keep saying that there are nothing to fix the issue. However, they have noted that it might be related to fueling hole and also fuel misfire. Dealer is not addressing the issue and on the manual page 99, it advises not to operate the vehicle when both lights flash together. However, dealer is not addressing the issue. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #11500742, filed 2023-01“My windshield is leaking and has been leaking since manufacturing. The windshield is flexing and is missing the adhesive along the top. Caused electrical damage to the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11577242, filed 2024-03Engine: 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 2021 Ford Transit Connect
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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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