Austin AutoMall – New Car Price Research Center
  • Choose a vehicle:
    Enter Zip Code: 
      
  • Ford Transit Connect in Austin

Most Researched Cars, Trucks & SUVs in Austin

Ford Focus
Ford Mustang
Ford F-150
Ford Escape
Ford Explorer
  • Overview
  • Details
  • Add-Ons
  • Vehicle Specs
  • Warranty/Incentives Info

2012 Ford Transit Connect Pros
Tremendous cargo space in a compact, economical vehicle is the main selling point for the Transit Connect. Ford says that it has more than double the cargo-carrying space of the Chevy HHR Panel van, and its short 180-inch length should make it nearly as easy to park as a small car. Low operating costs are a strong reason to consider the Transit Connect, as it has fuel economy ratings of up to 26 mpg and has long-for a commercial vehicle-maintenance intervals of 7,500 miles.

2012 Ford Transit Connect Model Highlights
The front-wheel-drive Transit Connect is powered by a 136-horsepower, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, hooked up to a 4-speed automatic transmission. The model gets a low 4.20:1 final-drive ratio to aid hauling ability, yet it still carries respectable 21 mpg city, 26 highway fuel economy ratings. Phenomenal interior space and cargo-carrying ability is what makes the Transit Connect unlike any other vehicle in the U.S. market. It features 135 cubic feet of cargo volume-including more than 59 inches of floor-to-ceiling load height inside and nearly 73 inches of load width. Split cargo doors in back open up to 255 degrees to aid loading, and cargo weight capacity is an able 1,600 pounds. The Transit Connect promises to drive like a car and has a 39-foot curb-to-curb turning circle. At just 180 inches long, its parking footprint is smaller than that of a mid-size sedan. Underneath, the suspension combines the MacPherson strut front suspension of a car with the load-carrying rear suspension of a cargo van; the combination of leaf springs and a stabilizer bar helps accommodate heavy loads. Inside, the Transit Connect's driver's seat is 6-way adjustable and comes with an armrest. The steering wheel is adjustable for rake and reach. A standard center console has twin storage bins and cupholders, and there's space for overhead storage. Air conditioning and a 2-speaker radio are standard across the model line. The XLT model adds many of the convenience features of passenger vehicles, including cruise control, remote keyless entry, power windows and locks, heated mirrors and a CD sound system with auxiliary input. Ford will offer a wide range of accessories and special configurations of the Transit Connect to suit various commercial purposes. Possibilities include a panel-van version or a wagon version with a folding second-row bench seat. All versions come with sliding side doors. The available Ford Work Solutions system helps those who take work on the road with them with navigation and messaging, while Tool Link attaches radio-identification tags to make sure tools aren't left at a worksite. There's also Crew Chief, a tool to help companies with large fleets monitor their vehicles. Most notable is the addition of an all-electric version for 2011, which Ford says is "perfect for fleet vehicle owners who have well-defined routes of predictable distances and a central location for daily charging." With an 80-mile range and a top speed of 75 mph, it's a "green" alternative that requires fuel, aside from an estimated 6-8 hours of charging time.

2012 Ford Transit Connect Model News
The Ford Transit Connect is a compact commercial van model. Its smaller size and car-like driving feel are aimed squarely at small-business users. Although the Transit Connect has been sold in Europe for years, it's a relatively new model to the U.S. market, and it's quite unlike anything else sold in the U.S. Late in the 2010 calendar year will see the addition of an all-electric version, which uses a Siemens-built 300V 3-phase electric motor and a 28kWh lithium-ion battery pack, giving a range of 80 miles with a top speed of 75 mph. Parking assist is now an option, and gasoline versions have been given updated fuel economy figures: 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, as compared to 2010's 22 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.

2012 Ford Transit Connect Value Writeup
Interior space; cargo-carrying ability; manageable size; frugal price and good fuel economy

2012 Ford Transit Connect Exterior

  • 15" steel wheels w/6-spoke wheel covers
  • 180 degree rear cargo doors
  • Black bodyside & wheel lip moldings
  • Dual sliding cargo doors w/o glass
  • Front variable intermittent wipers
  • Full-size spare tire
  • Grey grille
  • Grey molded-in-color bumpers w/step
  • Integrated spotter flat-folding mirrors
  • Locking exterior hood release
  • P205/65R15 BSW all-season tires
  • Rear door privacy glass
  • Rear fog lamps

2012 Ford Transit Connect Safety

  • 4-wheel anti-lock (ABS) brakes
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Driver/front passenger airbags
  • Driver/front passenger side airbags
  • Passenger airbag occupancy sensor
  • Safety belts w/pretensioners and energy management retractors
  • Tire pressure monitoring system

2012 Ford Transit Connect Paint

InvoiceMSRP

2012 Ford Transit Connect Transmission
Clutch Size (in) 
DrivetrainFront Wheel Drive
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 
First Gear Ratio (:1)2.82
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1)2.65
Second Gear Ratio (:1)1.50
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 
Third Gear Ratio (:1)1.00
Trans Description Cont.Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again 
Trans Order Code442
Trans Power Take Off 
Trans PTO Access 
Trans Type4
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low 
Transfer Case Model 
Transfer Case Power Take Off 

2012 Ford Transit Connect Weight Information
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)1909
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)1561
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)- TBD -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)- TBD -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)- TBD -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)5005

2012 Ford Transit Connect Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)- TBD -

2012 Ford Transit Connect Engine
Displacement2.0L/122
Engine Oil Cooler- TBD -
Engine Order Code99N
Engine TypeGas I4
Fuel SystemSMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM136 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM128 @ 4750

2012 Ford Transit Connect Suspension
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)- TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)- TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front4.20
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 
Axle Type - Front- TBD -
Axle Type - Rear- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)- TBD -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)- TBD -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)- TBD -
Suspension Type - FrontMacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - RearMulti-Leaf Spring

2012 Ford Transit Connect Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (2nd) 
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary)500
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)150
Maximum Alternator Watts- TBD -

2012 Ford Transit Connect Brakes
Brake ABS System4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) 
Brake TypePwr
Disc - Front (Yes or )Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) 
Drum - Rear (Yes or )Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)- TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)- TBD -

2012 Ford Transit Connect Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)26
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)23

2012 Ford Transit Connect Warranty

Basic:3 Years/36,000 Miles/km Corrosion:5 Years/Unlimited Miles/km Emissions:5 Years/50,000 Miles/km