2018 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2009 -
MPG City :	19
MPG Highway :	27

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2500 cc \| 152.6 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	169 HP (124.384 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Turbocharged Inline 5
Displacement :	3200 cc \| 195.3 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3000 RPM
Torque :	350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 1500 RPM

V 6
Displacement :	3700 cc \| 225.8 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	275 HP (202.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Turbocharged V 6
Displacement :	3500 cc \| 213.6 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 2500 RPM

Transmission:
6 Automatic 6F35 SelectShift with overdrive

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 2018 :	2,393,731
2018 Ford Transit Connect

Handling

Recall

Component	VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign ID	24V294000
Summary	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.
Consequence	A roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S29.
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:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
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:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
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	SEATS
Manufacturer	TransitWorks
Mfr Report Date	20180510
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V229000
Summary	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.
Consequence	In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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 at 1-855-337-9543.
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect? A: The 2018 Ford Transit Connect has wheelbase sizes of 104.80 and 120.60 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect? A: The 2018 Ford Transit Connect has lengths of 173.90 and 189.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect? A: The 2018 Ford Transit Connect has a width of 84.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Ford Transit Connect have?A: The 2018 Ford Transit Connect has 46.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Ford Transit Connect have?A: The 2018 Ford Transit Connect has legroom of 40.40 inches.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect? A: The 2018 Ford Transit Connect was offered as a LWB Van, Van.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 2018? A: Ford produced 2,393,731 automobiles in 2018.

Q: What engines did the 2018 Ford Transit Connect have? A: The 2018 Ford Transit Connect had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 169 HP (124.384 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4500 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 5 (3200 cc | 195.3 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3000 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 1500 RPM

V 6 (3700 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 275 HP (202.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Turbocharged V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 2500 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2018 Ford Transit Connect have? A: The 2018 Ford Transit Connect had a 6 speed Automatic 6F35 SelectShift with overdrive gearbox.