2016
Ford Transit Connect

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Available trims

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  • SWB XL
    Starts at
    $22,675
    MPG
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    2
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • SWB XL w/Rear Liftgate
    Starts at
    $22,675
    MPG
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    2
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • LWB XL
    Starts at
    $23,675
    MPG
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    2
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • LWB XL w/Rear Liftgate
    Starts at
    $23,675
    MPG
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    2
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • SWB XLT w/Rear Liftgate
    Starts at
    $24,200
    MPG
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    2
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • SWB XLT
    Starts at
    $24,200
    MPG
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    2
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Wgn SWB XLT
    Starts at
    $24,825
    MPG
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Wgn SWB XLT w/Rear Liftgate
    Starts at
    $24,825
    MPG
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • LWB XLT w/Rear Liftgate
    Starts at
    $25,200
    MPG
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    2
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • LWB XLT
    Starts at
    $25,200
    MPG
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    2
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Wgn LWB XL
    Starts at
    $25,300
    MPG
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Wgn LWB XL w/Rear Liftgate
    Starts at
    $25,300
    MPG
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Wgn LWB XLT w/Rear Liftgate
    Starts at
    $26,825
    MPG
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    6
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Wgn LWB XLT
    Starts at
    $26,825
    MPG
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    6
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Wgn LWB Titanium w/Rear Liftgate
    Starts at
    $29,300
    MPG
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    7
    Engine
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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Notable features

  • Passenger or cargo van
  • Up to seven seats
  • Turbo four-cylinder engine available
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive

The good & the bad

The good

  • Fuel efficiency
  • Second- and third-row room
  • Overall cargo volume
  • Low load floor, ride height
  • Convenience features

The bad

  • Awkward looks
  • Difficult to fold rows
  • No captain's chairs for easy third-row access
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Expert 2016 Ford Transit Connect review

Our expert's take
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Vehicle Overview

The Ford Transit Connect wagon is a people-carrying version of Ford’s Transit Connect cargo van. A short-wheelbase model has room for five occupants in two rows while the longer-wheelbase model has three rows and room for seven. The Transit Connect wagon features sliding doors like a minivan and is powered by a choice of two four-cylinder engines.

New for 2016
There are no significant changes.

Significant Standard Features

  • 169-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Choice of a rear liftgate or symmetrical hinged doors
  • Second and third rows of the seven-seat model fold flat
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 173-hp, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • MyFord Touch multimedia system with 6.5-inch touch-screen
  • Navigation system
  • Backup camera
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • MyKey system can activate an alarm when a preset vehicle speed and stereo volume are surpassed

2016 Ford Transit Connect review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Ford Transit Connect wagon is a people-carrying version of Ford’s Transit Connect cargo van. A short-wheelbase model has room for five occupants in two rows while the longer-wheelbase model has three rows and room for seven. The Transit Connect wagon features sliding doors like a minivan and is powered by a choice of two four-cylinder engines.

New for 2016
There are no significant changes.

Significant Standard Features

  • 169-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Choice of a rear liftgate or symmetrical hinged doors
  • Second and third rows of the seven-seat model fold flat
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 173-hp, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • MyFord Touch multimedia system with 6.5-inch touch-screen
  • Navigation system
  • Backup camera
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • MyKey system can activate an alarm when a preset vehicle speed and stereo volume are surpassed

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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Ford Transit Connect base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
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Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
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Side pole rating driver front seat

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Gold Certified: Ford models up to 6 years old with less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12-Month / 12,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty Blue Certified: 90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty Disclaimer: See your dealer for warranty coverage details.
Dealer certification
Certified 172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

93% of drivers recommend this car
Based on 16 reviews
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Comfort
4.8
Interior
4.7
Performance
4.4
Value
4.5
Exterior
4.5
Reliability
4.4

Most recent

  • By Sel3000 from Leesburg, VA
    Owns this car
    August 21, 2020

    Comfortable and spacious car in great condition

    It’s is a great minivan that can either be used for a family, work or/both . It has a clean title and is in great condition. I’m selling it because I need to down size .
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Lbrown from Perdido Key, FL
    Owns this car
    July 8, 2020

    Ford Transit connect

    Perfect for my company. It has just enough space for all of my company needs. It ride smooth and is great on gas. I am so satisfied with my purchase.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Beaster1222 from Greensboro, NC
    Owns this car
    January 23, 2020

    Brand New to me and love it so far!

    This van is perfect for our family of six. Lots of convience and all the luxury features I wanted in a vehicle. I think it will be an awesome van for us.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Alfredo from Cumming
    Owns this car
    January 16, 2020

    Very good for a start Bussines

    The car is below 30 thousand miles ! That’s a great starting for a bussines easy to handle and spacious for tools . Very clean runs perfect and a good miles per gallon
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Rick W from Alamogordo, New Mexico
    Owns this car
    August 19, 2018

    Very Reliable Fun to Drive, Comfortable

    The Transit Connect has been great, comfortable, reliable, fun to drive ( a van fun to drive) YES. Very good fuel mileage, smooth transmission, accurate cruise control, precise steering, comfortable seats and the vista roof that gives a great open feeling. Whats not to like? It could use a bit more power, another 50 horsepower would make a big difference, torque is good though. Only one small issue for warranty, a very small A/C leak at 26,000 miles, the dealer fixed. Other than that it's been bullet proof. The wife loves it. We get many questions and comments on it from passerby's wanting to know more. Totally satisfied with this vehicle, would recommend it highly.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Rweber13 from San Pedro
    Owns this car
    May 24, 2018

    The best van i ever had

    Drives like a small car. Very nice to drive. It hauls all my tools with a breeze. Looks great when you arrive at a customers house.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By BDT from Walled Lake
    Owns this car
    April 12, 2018

    seven passenger, 27 MPG, easy steering

    Ford Transit is a pleasure to drive. Do not have to climb up into it. Not only do the second and third row seats lay down, also the front passenger seat lays down as well. I was able to purchase a 20' extension ladder and put it in the van and still was able to close the rear flip up door!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By BJ
    Owns this car
    February 26, 2018

    Driver side rear door is big problem!

    Bought Connect because Husband liked it, I must admit it is nice to look at. Have had problems with driver side rear door replaced latch and 1 month later same problem, I hope this is not a problem that continues every month. Also gas tank is only 12 gallon tank, need I say more. Unless you use anything other then pure gas no adds, gas per miles is really bad.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    3.0
    Value
    2.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    2.0
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  • By EastTexasLady from Kaufman TX
    Used to own this car
    December 20, 2017

    Great minivan

    Saved my life in a very bad car accident. It really does have a 5 star crash rating. I liked it so well I bought another one.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    3.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Pman9 from Oak Creek, WI
    Owns this car
    December 3, 2017

    One of the nicest vehicles I've owned.

    This van is great, I have plenty of room in the passenger area (I 'm 6'3" @ 245#) with enough room in the back to haul all my stuff. Being 56 years old & having numerous medical conditions, I wanted a vehicle that sat more upright & was easy to slide into & out of the drivers seat.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    4.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Mike from Coventry, RI
    Owns this car
    October 24, 2017

    New, but happy so far!

    Cabin is comfortable, roomy(I'm 5'10") Handling seems nimble, compliant, but not a powerhouse - Ford annoyingly chose to leave out a way to switch off cargo light.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    3.0
    Value
    4.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    4.0
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  • By JoeS from Cincinnati, Ohio
    Owns this car
    September 6, 2017

    well engineered!

    most head room ever seen, great ride with long wheel base, titanium option is money well spent, windors are so tall there is excellent view, interior design is so versatile with many configurations and heated leather seats are the bomb! Did I mention good milage per gallon?
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect?

The 2016 Ford Transit Connect is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Titanium (1 style)
  • XL (6 styles)
  • XLT (8 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect?

The 2016 Ford Transit Connect offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Ford Transit Connect reliable?

The 2016 Ford Transit Connect has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Ford Transit Connect owners.

Is the 2016 Ford Transit Connect a good Cargo Van?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect. 93.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.4

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