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2013 Ford Transit Connect Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Transit Connect, most often about the transmission (22% of complaints). It is 6th of 14 Transit Connect model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2013 Ford Transit Connect problems
Transmission
7 complaints · 22%The contact owns a 2013 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the automatic transmission failed. The contact stated that the transmission failure caused the vehicle to move from the drive gear to neutral without the shift interlock button being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the transmission shifted gears independently. The contact mentioned the vehicle stalled without warning but was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the…
Engine
5 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2013 Ford Transit Connect. While attempting to start the vehicle, there was a whining noise coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact turned the heater on and it blew cool air. The contact turned off the engine, checked under the hood, and noticed that the engine oil and antifreeze…
My transit's gauge went to hot very quickly, I checked the coolant and it was empty. It was full a month ago. I added coolant and the gauge still went to hot. I took it to my mechanic and they could not find the problem. They called the Ford dealer and told them the problem. They told my mechanic to put in a new…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: body.
While driving the vehicle, regardless of whether I am going at a slow or fast speed, the door-ajar notification light may randomly turn on and stay on. Sometimes it will turn on when first starting the vehicle. When this condition occurs, the doors will not lock, even after the vehicle is turned off. This issue begun…
Brakes
3 complaints · 9%In 45 MPH highway the brakes went to the floor at the stop sign and caused the vehicle to cross the road and into a tree section totling the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle stops when brake pedal applied, then moves forward while brake pedal is held down. Vehicle them moves forward on its own,again, requiring additional pedal pressure until pedal nearly at floor. Numerous drivers in the office have experienced same problem with this vehicle. Vehicle was returned to dealer (jones…
Electrical
3 complaints · 9%The vehicle has been in the shop for over a month with a bad wiring harness, the dealer claims this is a known service issue yet Ford does not have parts available for fixing it. The dealer has no idea when they may get the required part.
Stability control
3 complaints · 9%After light freezing rain, I was unable to get traction going up a slight hill that is usually not a problem. I was trying to go 20-25 miles/ hour on a two lane street. I down shifted, I tried less gas, I tried more gas, nothing helped. I was passed by approximately 50 cars, 4 of them were toyota priuses. None of them…
I found pulling on to a 55 MPH highway starting from a gravel lot, I allow plenty of space from traffic and, if I get the slightest when spin, the power drops and I am half in traffic and can't move for a few seconds. I have had cars honk and weave around me to avoid collision. I made a great distance to be safe and I…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Ford Transit Connect recalls
Transmission: shift linkage/cable/rod
Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Transmission: shift linkage/cable/rod
Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 29, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s24.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 transit connect vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Engine
Risk: If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed april 21, 2017. The recall began on january 5, 2018. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17s09.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 escape, 2014-2015 fiesta st, 2013-2014 fusion and 2013-2015 transit connect vehicles equipped with 1.6l gtdi engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Fix: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began january 13, 2015. Owners may contact cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14e-041.
Full defect summary
Cummings mobility conversion & supply (cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e-150, e-250, e-350, chevrolet express, 2006-2008 dodge sprinter, and 2009-2014 mercedes-benz sprinter, and 2013 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to october 8, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Ford Transit Connect
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Transit Connect?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (7 complaints); engine (5 complaints); body and structure (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Transit Connect have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 10, 2022 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Ford Transit Connect?
- It is 6th of 14 Transit Connect model years by number of complaints, with 32 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.