2018 Ford Transit Connect

US · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

The 2018 Ford Transit Connect is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFV)
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Flex fuel
Economy: 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.5L 4-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFV)

Combined Economy

22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

6-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFV)
Displacement	2.5 L
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Flex fuel	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	6
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Highway	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Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity.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

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

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

25V572000: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may…
Reported September 4, 2025. View on NHTSA
25V442000: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera…
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Reported June 27, 2025. View on NHTSA
24V294000: VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Transit Connect vehicles. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which can result in the panel detaching from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S29.
Reported April 26, 2024. View on NHTSA
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
19V229000: SEATS
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Remedy: TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service…
Reported March 22, 2019. View on NHTSA

Data sources

NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data
EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 5, 2026

Data verified: November 5, 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

2017 Ford Transit Connect
Varies by configuration: Flex fuel, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFV), 2.5L 4-cylinder · FWD
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)
2019 Ford Transit Connect
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Flex fuel
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI; FFV), 2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI) · FWD
26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2018 Ford Transit Connect have?

Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFV). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect?

Combined fuel economy is 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2018 Ford Transit Connect front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Ford Transit Connect?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.