2013 Ford Transit Connect: In Depth Review

[@joeguerra3433]

Ive owned one for 2 years. I have a appliance repair business, great on gas mileage, i can fit a full size washer and dryer on one side and still have enough room on the other side to store my parts and tools. Just lately its been vibrating alot. I need to replace the motor mounts. Hope thats all it is. Im 5"11, weight 220. Im pretty comfortable in it. Great little van. Update. I replaced the passenger side motor mount. Easy repair, took 1 hour. Now I'm at 200,000 miles and this thing drives like new after replacing the motor mount. This van is incredible. I'm really happy with it. Update 2-22-2022, I'm at 210,000, and still running great. I recently bought a Ford e350 2010 passenger van. I just love van space, and let me tell you. I filled up the 30gallon tank with $$120. And that's going to give me 350 miles. With the connect. I fill up the 13 gallon tank with $30 and it gets me 335 miles, do the math, and I bought full coverage insurance on the e350, it's $3000 a year, the transit connect, I choose to just have liability, it's $50 a month. I think I made a mistake. I'm going to sell my 2010 e350.

[@noexcuses6727]

Own 6 of these 2013 Transit Connects in the XL (utility) versions. Small and compact and pretty good for in town pickup and delivery use. If you are a big person, you will be uncomfortable. After 4 years of ownership and use, maintenance is too high and wear and tear is high. Highway speeds are bad with no horsepower to maintain constant 70 to 75 MPH and constant downshifting on even the lowest hills. At upcoming 5 years of ownership we plan to dump them and purchase the older Econoline 150 Vans from the used market. Bye the way, all of our 6 at the 4 year mark have less than 40,000 miles. Basically, these things just plain suck as a truck with not enough power to drag a greasy string out of a chicken's butt.

[@GioMillz]

I appreciate the honest post!

[@LC-go1uh]

Mine does just fine. What are you hauling in these bad girls? These babies cruise like a Caddy. They don't have a whole lot of power, but I love the mpg. This is actually why I bought mine.

[@stevejobs8820]

Bigg Puph Do you really think so? Any transmission problems yet? I owned a 2013 wasn’t too bad. Only maintenance I ever did was alternator. Wrecked it after 1 year. About to get another one

[@LC-go1uh]

@@stevejobs8820 Not sure, I may just be a lucky one. These days before I buy any vehicle, I look at the consumer reviews, see how well it's rated and what the common issues are. Edmunds.com and cars.com are very reliable sources. These things really aren't rated that well. It may just be a hit or miss deal.

[@malrofo]

I drive one for work. Its painfully slow. Feels unsafe at highway entrance ramps

[@vincestyles1030]

Had mine since new honestly it's a great little van I have to replace the transmission now at 122,000 miles but the motor is strong everything works perfect minus the transmission never had any issues until now. The transmission cost is $2000 and that is not installed. Definitely going to fix it for sure. I replaced my 2003 E150 with this van now it's much smaller but you can fit a lot in there.

[@yamahonkawazuki]

btw on back door. those 2 yellow buttons, you push them the doors open far wider.

[@wtfu812omg]

I was considering to buy this and make a micro camper. Looks like you could barely get a twin mattress in there so most likely custom made fold up couch/bed . I Would like to put in a camper pop top so you could stand a bit and possible do a hanging shower/toilet. It be tight but bet it could be done . Awning outside and a cargo rack on hitch and solar on top if possible

[@Enta-do9in]

You should definitely see the FORD TOURNEO (NOT TRANSIT) CONNECT GLX 110HP and these versions are originally from the factory with turbo and 110 HP.

[@shaggymcdaniel3216]

Is the cabin filter behind the glove compartment?

[@curtisneilson5829]

I'm using one at work been driving it for a week its the ultimate delivery vehicle

[@popatop75]

how lone is the van bed from seat to back door

[@peterpascone6942]

I wish, when you were standing inside, you told how tall you are to give us a frame of reference?

[@04dram04]

They are as tall as a ford econoline inside

[@craftymulligar]

Like to have one but heard there is problems with throttle maintain steady speeds.

[@jessiemartinez9441]

I just bought one,I comutte one 2 hrs a day,now the comments are worries me I don't need power I need to save gas

[@cleanmachineautodetailing]

Can you fit a dirt bike in the back going straight in

[@HiveQu33n]

5:54 "Butt-functional" lol

[@arcanum70]

Why no mention of the 1 star side impact rating?

[@nataliefalaise1762]

I have the 2013 ford transit connect and the horn is not working properly, when I step on the gas and press the horn on the wheel it beeps but when I remove my foot off the peddle the horn does not sound. Do you know what the issue is?

[@1944Jakob]

Are you sure you arn't driving an Army humvee

[@04dram04]

Such a nice van

[@jeffreywells8512]

I want one "Please" I Love the Ford Transit Connector.

[@TheSmokenBong]

How higher is this room compared to the other

[@curtischao9392]

What’s mpg per city drive

[@04dram04]

Mine gets great milage. Im getting like 25mpg mixed

[@BERNHARDHT]

thanks nice vid

[@FelixF151]

Doesn't the transmission suck on that car?

[@04dram04]

It cant handle heavy loads. But light loads its ok

[@diongreenlee2286]

What u mean heavy loads I'm a diesel technician I'm trying to put a air compressor and tools back there

[@04dram04]

@@diongreenlee2286 it has a stock ford focus transmission

[@ssmcdade]

its not eco line. its econoline, econo line.

[@kemiitayemi3763]

How much can it carry

[@04dram04]

Allot of room, but not mch power for heavy loads. Better for light weight loads

[@sn8323]

You missed the super cool 180 door opening feature!

[@jameskrys5286]

I heard they are made in Turkey.

[@1944Jakob]

no they are a turkey......the Ram Promaster City a copy of the Fiat is made in Turkey

[@phoenixeagle462]

@@1944Jakob lol XD. The ram promaster city is a racoon, the full size promaster is a cow, the transit connect is a chicken, the ford econoline is a hungry pig when the full size transit is a angry galloping horse... hard and bumpy on road, and the Nissan NV is a dog... giant nose for a tall roof short wheel base van. It being, the mercedes sprinter is the best friend. Go for a sprinter van as it will do as you like. It's nice, it's luxury, it's not ugly. And most of all, its a 4x4, it will do the job especially for rough roads both cargo and passenger vans.

[@kentuckywindage6765]

James Krys inside of turkey's. ?

[@04dram04]

I have one. The build quality is isnt any worse than other fords

[@CottageandCompany]

4th

[@kayodonoghue1193]

You said ford transit connect 2013 instead of 2015

[@kemiitayemi3763]

I could use that for a handyman

[@VAcreeper]

Thx bro

[@thihal123]

5th = fifth = number 5

[@kemiitayemi3763]

I could ad seats in the back

[@04dram04]

There us a trim level that has rear seats. I have one

[@grenademan200]

I have a 300k miles 2013 transit connect for work and it’s such a piece of shit (in a good way). It rattles, vibrates, shifts like shit (due to the sloppy 4 speed auto), and its ugly. I love it and I would take it anywhere 😂.

[@platypus20001]

1st

[@joelethalcruz4417]

i rather buy the honda element...

[@CottageandCompany]

I actually just bought an Element 😂

[@JAMMASTERconnor]

6th

[@ErenFabianBERLIN]

Goofy ahh transit

[@cliftonrich697]

The worst vehicle I've ever driven..small..very cramped for me at 6'1"..very very low on power struggles to maintain interstate speed..you have to keep the van at 4500 rpms to run 70..huge blind spots..absolutly no cargo room.. headlight out? Remove the bumper to get the headlight out...very loud engine noise under normal acceleration...people stare it's so loud...60k miles on mine btw I'd be very surprised if it hits 100,000

[@cliftonrich697]

Very complicated synch settings if you want to use Bluetooth...keys round out all the time locking yourself out of the van..spare keys are a must! 2 sets of keys in 4 years and 60k miles... do not put anything in the over head cargo area..it will fly out and smack you in the head..transmissions are trash..i could keep going but all in all its a cheaply made European designed ford.

[@JoshBeFreeTV]

Dang! I'm 6'1" as well and was looking at one of these 😂.

[@armandoivanzamorabravo3190]

@@michaelmonaco2770 can you fit a 4x8 plywood sheet on it ,looking to buy one for dj gear transport , but may use it to for fix house around

[@04dram04]

Cramped? Im 6' 2", and can barley touch the roof, with my hands reaching up.

[@04dram04]

I think you have the confused for another. I have one, and none of that is true for mine

[@joeframer9642]

Horrible review

[@phoenixeagle462]

Lol I guess cuz it's a horrible van it deserves it. Oh yea, I would've wished these vans were a hybrid. Hence the name "connect" cuz it has the same 2 liter 4 cyl engine you would find in a Prius. Might as well be a Ford 'Prius' Connect.