Model year guide

2016 Ford transit connect van

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Ford transit connect van is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2016 Ford transit connect van — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Ford transit connect van at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined23–25 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Ford transit connect van recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Ford transit connect van.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 15 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Ford transit connect van MPG & running costs

Combined23–25 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,833
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,167 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Ford transit connect van costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,165
Fuel only$14,165
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
189.4 in
Width
72.4 in
Height
70.5 in
Wheelbase
120.5 in
Curb weight
3,580 lb
Front track
61.4 in
Rear track
62.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2016 Ford transit connect van. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

2016 Ford transit connect van trims & engines on record

Trims
XL · XLT
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl

2016 Ford transit connect van vehicles on record

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2016 Ford transit connect van — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford transit connect van have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford transit connect van. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Ford transit connect van get?

The 2016 Ford transit connect van has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.