2017 Ford Transit Connect review
Ford Transit Connect highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Agile to drive
- Spacious for cargo or passengers
- Third-row seating option
Cons
- Feels bumpy on rough roads
- No V6 or V8 option
- Folding the rear seats in wagon models gets complicated
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 27 highway, 22 combined
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Small commercial or personal use van
Whether you're hunting for a new work vehicle or a van for the family, the 2017 Ford Transit Connect has options for you. Choose from two body styles (cargo and wagon) as well as multiple options for seating, windows, doors, and in-cabin features. You can easily find a model that fits your needs to haul loads of supplies or chauffeur up to seven passengers. New in 2017, the Ford Transit Connect only has one engine option, a four-cylinder paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
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What is new for the 2017 Ford Transit Connect?
- Transit Connect trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors, Rear Air Conditioning, Blind Spot Monitor, Bluetooth Technology, Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
- Alternative Fuel features are now available as options on select trims.
- The XLT trim now comes with Power Seat(s) and Sync System as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2017 Ford Transit Connect
1. Easy to maneuver
If this is your first van purchase, it's common to wonder what it's like driving a larger vehicle. Thankfully, the 2017 Ford Transit Connect feels light and nimble on the road. Precise steering and its compact size make it easy to navigate on busy streets and in parking lots. If you're giving a teen driver lessons on the road, this van can make the experience a breeze.
2. Room for supplies
The cargo version of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect comes in two trims: the XL and XLT. These feature either a short-wheelbase offering 103.9 cu-ft of storage space behind the front seats or a long-wheelbase with a bigger 128.6 cu-ft of cargo room in the rear. There are two rear door choices, a liftgate or swing-out doors. If you need additional cargo room, the 2017 Ford Connect Transit can tow an estimated 2,000 lbs with the four-cylinder engine when properly equipped.
3. Ready for workdays
If the cargo-style 2017 Ford Transit Connect catches your attention, it's ready to make long drives and handle cargo easily. The XL trim features tie-down cargo hooks, keyless entry, an overhead storage shelf, a folding front passenger seat (if you don't have a co-worker with you), and power locks/windows. Choose the XLT and gain lumbar adjustment on the driver's seat, cruise control, and a CD player.
4. Prepared for people
The wagon version of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect comes in three trims: XL, XLT, and Titanium. The wagon in the XLT trim features either seating for five with a second-row bench behind the front seats on a short wheelbase, or adds third-row seating on a long wheelbase to accommodate up to a total of seven passengers. The XL and Titanium wagons only come in the long wheelbase, with seating for seven.
5. Loaded passenger options
If you're shopping for a passenger van, the XLT trim on the 2017 Ford Transit Connect wagon will please everyone from traveling church and daycare groups to large families. As the driver, you'll enjoy a rearview camera to make backing up simpler, a six-way power seat for comfort, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and rain-sensing wipers. Everyone onboard will appreciate the four-speaker sound system and air conditioning. Choose the Titanium trim to gain more technology including a 6.5-inch touchscreen, a navigation system, and an infotainment system.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Ford Transit Connect an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Ford Transit Connect 3rd out of 24 among Commercial Vans.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Ford Transit ConnectFord Transit Connect features and specs
XL 2WD 4D Cargo Ext Van
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Barn Doors
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Windows
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Vinyl Seats
- Alternative Fuel
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Parking Sensors
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Sync System
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
169
Torque (ft-lbs)
171
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
15.8
Wheelbase
120.6"
Overall length
189.7"
Width
72.2"
Height
72.8"
Leg room
F 41.5"
Head room
F 46.8"
Front tires
P215/55HR16
Rear tires
P215/55HR16
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Ford Transit Connect FAQ
The 2017 Ford Transit Connect is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Titanium: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- XL: 20 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- XLT: 20 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The Ford Transit Connect received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Ford Transit Connect as 2 out of 24 among Commercial Van
Here is what's new for the 2017 Ford Transit Connect:
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Parking Sensors
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Navigation System
- Satellite Radio Ready
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