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2013 Ford Transit Connect Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ford Transit Connect has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Ford Transit Connect

Powertrain
7
Engine
5
Other
4
Structure
3

7

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

21V376000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter c...

22V413000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

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 veh...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 8, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPower transmission failure due to electrical issues. 63k miles only.
Jul 12, 2022POWER TRAINThe Transit was parked on a slope and was in "Park", but it rolled back down the slope and hit a par...
Jul 1, 2022POWER TRAINTransmission. I was driving down the road in my Ford transit going 65 miles an hour I I started to ...
Jul 23, 2020POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO...
Dec 15, 2017POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMA...
Jan 12, 2016POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)I PURCHASED A 2013 TRANSIT CONNECT FROM A FORD DEALER THIS FALL. STILL UNDER FORD WARRANTY AND PURCH...
Sep 15, 2015POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, T...

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