These are standard specifications for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic 6F35 SelectShift with overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2009 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $22,675 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2491 cc | 152.0 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.7:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1596 cc | 97.4 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 178 HP (131.008 KW) @ 5700 RPM |
| Torque : | 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
6 Automatic 6F35 SelectShift with overdrive
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.58:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.96:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.91:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.45:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.75:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 2016 : | 2,502,973 |
| 2016 Ford Transit Connect | |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 17.9% |
| 2016 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
Recall
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V192000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles. The front windshield may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure. |
| Consequence | During a crash, the windshield may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the windshield and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S20. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V376000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| 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 this recall is 21S24. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V413000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| 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 expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V331000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. |
| Consequence | A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V260000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle. |
| Consequence | If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V331000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. |
| Consequence | A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V305000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Transit Connect vehicles. The front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S25. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20130801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V643000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. |
| Consequence | A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160222 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V482000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through June 16, 2016. The brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) pump may be contaminated with metallic debris. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, 'Electronic Stability Control Systems.' |
| Consequence | If the brake HCU pump is contaminated, the performance of the electronic stability control and related brake systems may degrade, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake HCU pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C10. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
2016 Ford Transit Connect FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect? A: The 2016 Ford Transit Connect has wheelbase sizes of 104.80 and 120.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect? A: The 2016 Ford Transit Connect has lengths of 173.90 and 189.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect? A: The 2016 Ford Transit Connect has a width of 84.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Ford Transit Connect have?A: The 2016 Ford Transit Connect has 46.90 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Ford Transit Connect have?A: The 2016 Ford Transit Connect has legroom of 40.40 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect? A: The 2016 Ford Transit Connect was offered as a LWB Van, Van.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 2016? A: Ford produced 2,502,973 automobiles in 2016.Q: What engines did the 2016 Ford Transit Connect have? A: The 2016 Ford Transit Connect had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2491 cc | 152.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 4500 RPM Inline 4 (1596 cc | 97.4 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 178 HP (131.008 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 2500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2016 Ford Transit Connect have? A: The 2016 Ford Transit Connect had a 6 speed Automatic 6F35 SelectShift with overdrive gearbox.