Ford Transit Connect First generation

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The Ford Transit Connect First generation (2010–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the European Union, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: V227 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, France, United States, and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,432–4,679 mm Traficom	4,600 mm TC	4,275–4,590 mm
Width	1,800 mm RDW	1,800 mm TC	1,795 mm
Height	1,837–1,982 mm Traficom	2,010 mm TC	1,814–2,014 mm
Wheelbase	2,910 mm RDW	2,920 mm TC	2,664–2,912 mm
Front track	–	1,500 mm TC	–
Rear track	–	1,560 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,540–1,720 kg RDW	1,524–1,807 kg TC	1,530–1,598 kg
Mass in running order	1,640–1,820 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,340 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,200 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	705–750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	6 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Performance
Top speed	153–165 km/h Traficom	–	165–173 km/h
Torque	–	–	170–240 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/65R15

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2012–2013: ★★☆☆☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), RDW type approvals (Netherlands), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	66.2% (65.7–66.6)	77.9%	43,816
13 years and older	59.0% (58.2–59.8)	69.2%	13,896

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	52.3%	29.5%
Tyres	36.7%	31.2%
Lights and electrics	34.9%	20.3%
Suspension	31.7%	30.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks	27.0%	9.9%
Body, chassis and structure	23.9%	10.3%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

124 complaints for model years 2010–2013. 8 crashes · 2 fires · 3 injuries

Engine 20

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 3 versions of the Ford Transit Connect First generation

European Union 1 version

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2010	1.8 L	Diesel	160 g/km	12

United States 1 version

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010–2013	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	235–251 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010–2013Special purpose vehicle	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.9–10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	228–239 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.