It's really all about the humongous interior space, accessible from sliding side doors or the rear tailgate. It is reliable with good mileage. So far, with just under 23000 miles I can attest that the vehicle is a mechanical disaster. Hard gray plastics and dated gauges speak to a previous generation of Fords long since retired in this country. A battery-powered Transit Connect electric van is being prepared for the 2012 model year, but we haven't had a chance to drive it yet. Its seats 5, yet still has more than enough cargo room behind the second row.
For the most part it has been very reliable but wish it was a little more rugged for the amount we drive it. Could it have more power? For performance, don't count on passing anybody on the freeway it is worse than my 1998 Toyota Corolla. After a few hilarious attempts to do the deed without having the lenses pop off the truck and dangle on their wires, I had to get creative and tape the lenses into place while I secured the hardware from within. Auto Trader is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in relation to consumer credit and insurance mediation activities. And, oh, yeah - that right front directional bulb? For 2012, the Transit Connect gets low-rolling resistance tires and a few new exterior paint colors. The package includes hardened intake and exhaust valves, as well as hardened valve seals. With its elevated roof, available 255-degree-opening rear doors and seemingly infinite equipment and graphics packages, the Transit Connect van is far superior to any small pickup or car-based crossover.
I was impressed by the layout and overall perceived functionality of the truck. A Taxi prep package outfits the Transit Connect with a heavy-duty vinyl seat and rear-seat heater. The engine would stall then catch again. But we like the car overall. Don't count on comfort, we bought the wagon option has bench in the back thinking we can use it as family car; not for long trip, space is tight. Not fun, even by the third time. In anything more challenging, the Transit Connect's mass and height makes themselves known, as it rolls and leans into corners and runs out of suspension travel.
For an in-depth look at this van, read our most recent. If there is one car you won't have a problem finding in a crowded parking lot, it's the 2012 Ford Transit Connect van. That is not what this van is all about. But today, I actually had an incident that got me a little afraid of being stranded, maybe being injured. No one can figure out what is wrong! The tall roofline speaks to the Transit Connect's mission in life, but its sharply-raked windshield and hood tell a tale of attempted aerodynamics and a car-like driving experience.
For no reason I could tell, my check engine light came on at highway speed. The 2012 Ford Transit Connect's interior is highly functional, but not terrible attractive. In that time, we have replaced brakes once and have recently changed tires. But, despite all the critics and macho truck guys who swore they'd never be caught dead in one, the Transit Connect van has won over numerous converts and changed the costs of transportation for thousands of businesses. Please check all details with the seller. For 2012, the Transit Connect is equipped with Ford's AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control.
Last, lot of space for storing junks, that is why i gave it a 4 star for interior design for business purposes; it is not for luxury features. It's a smaller version but for sure, the Transit Connect has a lot more in common with the big commercial vans still offered by Ford, than it does with any of their luxurious crossovers. The safety recall began on August 15, 2012. Driving It Driving the 2012 Ford Transit Connect is much like driving a small minivan or compact crossover utility vehicle, except it's a much taller experience. The write off category indicators are provided for your assistance, but the presence or absence of an indicator in an advert, should not be relied upon by you to indicate the status of a vehicle. The cargo bay can be used to carry passengers, or emptied to create a large level loading area with over 135 cubic feet of space and nearly five feet of vertical room.
Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. Don't expect big van v8 performance and storage. With the second row folded up, there is more than enough room to transport a full sized washer and dryer in shipping boxes! Not the most comfortable and not the fastest. The flexing of the engine, and the cheapness of the design had allowed the wire to break. Despite its Mercedes-Benz badge, this van is outfitted for utility rather than luxury, but for a high-quality and cavernous work van, the Sprinter is one of the best. It's just adequate for the urban duty cycle, and slow to accelerate up to highway speed, though passing is a little more secure and confident. First, the right front directional bulb blew.
And, it delivers decent fuel economy. This van has a very stiff suspensions, or may not have one lol. I gave it a 3 star just because it is a Ford I know. I have just 18k miles on it. The Europeans get a lovely little diesel engine in their version but, for now, Ford says there are no plans to bring the diesel engine stateside.