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2013 Ford Transit Connect

US · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

The 2013 Ford Transit Connect is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
2.0L 4-cylinder
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
2.0L 4-cylinder
Combined Economy
23 MPG US (10.2 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine2.0L 4-cylinder
Displacement2.0 L
Cylinders4
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
City21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)
Highway26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.

  • 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 vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

    Remedy: 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…

    Reported June 10, 2022. View on NHTSA

  • 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 cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

    Remedy: 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…

    Reported May 24, 2021. View on NHTSA

  • 17V209000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

    Reported March 27, 2017. View on NHTSA

  • 14V706000: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

    Reported November 5, 2014. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 7, 2026

Data verified: November 7, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • 2.0L 4-cylinder · FWD
    23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)

  • Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · FWD
    25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2013 Ford Transit Connect have?

2.0L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect?

Combined fuel economy is 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2013 Ford Transit Connect front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Ford Transit Connect?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.