2012 Ford Transit Connect for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Ford Transit Connect for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Ford Transit Connect specs
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.66 |
2012 Ford Transit Connect: every figure
| Displacement | 2.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,132 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Ford Transit Connect
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (6), visibility (5) and electrical system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V374000 | 2012-08-02 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer | Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Ford Transit Connect?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 Ford Transit Connect for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before buying the 2012 Ford Transit Connect, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, visibility and electrical system; have those parts checked. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Engine and fuel
It uses the 2.0L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
At 10.1 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 30 litres of fuel. In energy, every 100 km costs about $15.66 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What the Transit Connect is like
As a van, it puts space for people and luggage first.
Who rents the Transit Connect
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Try before you buy
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Transit Connect answers the big questions. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Money matters
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.66 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $156.60 at our price setting.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
One more step
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Ford Transit Connect from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Ford Transit Connect for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Ford Transit Connect
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Ford Transit Connect?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Ford Transit Connect before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Ford Transit Connect have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Ford Transit Connect cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3132.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.