I have had my 2014 Transit Connect Wagon in to two different dealers THREE times to fix the transmission leak..first at 5500 miles, then at 11000 miles and today at 17900 miles. Ford obviously has a problem with these transmissions. Ford should step up and FIX this if they want to live up to their Quality Assurance and "Built Ford Tough" themes. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. Worst 2011 Ford Transit Connect Problems #1: Not Shifting Properly 2011 Transit Connect Average Cost to Fix: $4,200 Average Mileage: 108,000 mi. 2003 Ford Taurustransmission failed; The Ford Transit Connect Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 21 for commercial vans. The average annual repair cost is $926 which means it has poor ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles. Compare With Another Vehicle. The average price of a 2014 Ford Transit Connect Passenger transmission repair and replacement can vary depending on location. Get a free detailed estimate for a transmission repair and Ford Transit Connect. Average Retail Price. $24,975 - $28,400. Join for Ratings and Reviews. Up to $4,650 cash back through Jan 6. Overview Ratings & Specs Road Test Report Reliability Owner The cost of a new 2020 Ford Transit Connect transmission could be over $3,500 depending on the vehicle, yet, transmission services such as fluid changes and a transmission fluid flush are considerably less costly, in some cases costing less than $150. These services are crucial to prolonging the life of your 2020 Ford Transit Connect 973 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · Dec 21, 2017. I'm stuck on a dirt road. I just closed and locked a gate behind me, got back inside the van, started it up, and I cannot shift the van out of park and into drive. The 'i' light in the display came on and upon navigating to the 'information' section on the display, it said 'hill start not available'. zctD.