NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Ford Transit Connect
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Ford Transit Connect is a compact cargo-and-passenger van built for small businesses, families needing flexible hauling space, and urban operators who want van practicality without full-size bulk. Sold in both cargo and passenger wagon configurations, the 2019-2023 Transit Connect occupies a niche that blends work-van utility with everyday drivability, making it a practical choice for buyers who prioritize versatility over performance.
The 2023 Ford Transit Connect earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Ford Transit Connect as a highly practical and maneuverable compact van that punches above its size for cargo flexibility and urban usability. Most acknowledge it fills a genuine gap in the market, though professional assessments tend to note that the powertrain and interior refinement feel workmanlike rather than class-leading, and that the model is better evaluated on utility than on driving engagement.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 17337
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.