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The 2016 Ford Transit Connect is associated with 104 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 10 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Visibility / Glass, accounting for 11 reports (11% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6l 4-cyl and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 22 to 25 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 104 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 10 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Visibility / Glass (11 / 11%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 1 fire / 3 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 22–25 MPG across 8 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Transit Connect Wagon FWD 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 22 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Transit Connect Wagon FWD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Transit Connect Wagon FFV 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Transit Connect Van 2WD 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Transit Connect Van 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Transit Connect Van FFV 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
Wagon FWD 17.9%
VAN FWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Ford Transit Connect models.
View complete 2016 Ford Transit Connect crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect?

Summary of 104 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
104
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Visibility / Glass 11 complaints
Powertrain 9 complaints
Structure & Body 9 complaints
Engine 7 complaints
Visibility & Wipers 6 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Ford Transit Connect problems & component breakdown (39 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Ford Transit Connect?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V572000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
NHTSA Campaign #23V502000 Active Recall
Affected Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.
NHTSA Campaign #22V413000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
View all 2016 Ford Transit Connect recalls & campaign history (10 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Ford Transit Connect

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect

How many safety recalls does the 2016 Ford Transit Connect have?

The 2016 Ford Transit Connect is associated with 10 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 10 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect?

NHTSA records list 104 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Visibility / Glass, appearing in 11 filings (11% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2016 Ford Transit Connect defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Ford Transit Connect earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Ford Transit Connect get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect range from 22 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.