2018 Ford Transit Connect

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$23,215

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2018 Ford Transit Connect
2018 Ford Transit Connect

Key specs

Base trim shown

Cargo Van

Body style

23

Combined MPG

2

Seating capacity

173.9” x 72.5”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

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

5 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2018 Ford Transit Connect trim comparison will help you decide.

See also: Find the best Cargo Vans for 2023

Notable features

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

2018 Ford Transit Connect review: Our expert's take


What it is: Available in cargo- and passenger-carrying forms, the Transit Connect is Ford's compact van. A short-wheelbase model has room for five people in two rows, while the longer-wheelbase model has three rows and room for up to seven. The van has minivan-style sliding side doors and is powered by a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Competitors include the Ram ProMaster City, Nissan NV200 and Chevrolet City Express.


There are no significant changes.

Consumer reviews

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior design 4.8
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value for the money 4.8
  • Exterior styling 4.9
  • Reliability 4.8

Most recent consumer reviews

5.0

Better work vehicle than my E-150

I needed a new work vehicle immediatly. The Transit Connect filled my needs. A no frills work vehicle. Comfortable, with outstanding gas mileage. more suited for my work than a previously owned E-150 cargo van.

4.0

I like how functional my car is

I drove a fifteen passenger van before my new Transit Connect. I did not need the size anymore but did not want to give up the roominess of the van. The Transit Connect is perfect. I can seat 6 passengers comfortably when I want and when I am not carrying passengers I can carry a good amount of cargo without having to worry about securing it as I would with a truck. I think it will be great to move my kids back and forth to college! I really like the roomy windshield and the overhead storage. It is not a luxury car. The seats are not as comfortable as other vehicles I have owned, but they are adequate. The engine is smaller and not as much pickup as I am used to, but it has better gas mileage than my other vehicle.

5.0

Most functional vehicle I have owned

This vehicle met my needs. I needed a vehicle that I could get my Labradoodle in easy and it is. You can even takes the back seats out to make more room. I do wish that it got better gas mileage.

See all 11 consumer reviews

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Ford Blue Advantage Blue
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
60 months/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance
60 months/60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Powertrain
Available
Dealer certification required
139-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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