Ford Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect is a compact van made by Ford Europe from 2002 to the present day. It replaced the long-running Escort van.

Ford Transit Connect
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford of Europe
Also called	Ford Tourneo Connect Volkswagen Caddy (2021–present) Azure Transit Connect Electric
Production	2002–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact van Leisure activity vehicle
Body style	4/5-door panel van 4/5-door LAV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford Escort Van Ford Courier

A leisure version called the Tourneo Connect is made too.

First generation (2002–2013)

The first generation Transit Connect was launched in October 2002. It replaced the Escort van.^[1]

In 2009, the model was facelifted. It had a new front bumper, new grille and new rear lights.^[2] At the same time, it launched in North American markets for the 2010 Model Year.^[3]

Ford also made a passenger leisure van called the Tourneo Connect, It was made from 2002 to 2013.

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  2009 Ford Transit Connect (before improvements)
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  2009 Ford Transit Connect rear (before improvements)
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  2013 Ford Transit Connect (after improvements)
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  2013 Ford Transit Connect (after improvements)
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  2002 Ford Tourneo Connect (before improvements)
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  2009 Ford Tourneo Connect (before improvements)

Second generation (2013–2022)

The second generation Transit Connect was launched in September 2013.^[4]

In 2018, the model was improved. It had a new front bumper, new grille and new rear lights.^[5][6]

Ford also made a passenger leisure van called the Tourneo Connect, It was made from 2014^[7] to 2020.

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  2014 Ford Transit Connect (before improvements)
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  2014 Ford Transit Connect (before improvements)
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  2019 Ford Transit Connect (after improvements)
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  2019 Ford Transit Connect (after improvements)
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  2015 Ford Tourneo Connect (before improvements)
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  2015 Ford Tourneo Connect rear (before improvements)

Third generation (2021–present)

See the main article: Volkswagen Caddy (fourth generation)

The third generation Transit Connect was launched in October 2024^[8][9] and the Tourneo Connect was launched in 2021/2022.^[10][11]

The Tourneo Connect is a Volkswagen Caddy^[12][13] with a different badge and different interior.

Ford also make a passenger leisure van called the Tourneo Connect, It is made from 2021^[14][15][16] to the present day.

Gallery

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  2023 Ford Tourneo Connect
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  2023 Ford Tourneo Connect

References

1. Fleet, Commercial (30 January 2003). "Ford Transit Connect TDCi SWB". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
2. "Ford Transit Connect upgrade". fleetnews.co.uk. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
3. Gauthier, Michael (9 February 2009). "Ford Launches all-new 2010 Transit Connect for U.S." Motor1.com. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
4. "2014 Transit Connect". Ford Media Center. 12 December 2013. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
5. Jones, Lee (6 December 2017). "Ford Reveals New Transit Connect and Transit Courier". Professional Builder. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
6. Hubbard, CJ (12 July 2017). "New Ford Transit Custom for 2018 – info and pictures of facelift for UK's bestselling van". Parkers. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
7. "Ford claims class-leading fuel efficiency for new Transit Connect". fleetnews.co.uk. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
8. Middleton, Natalie. "Ford reveals new Transit Connect with first-ever plug-in hybrid". FleetWorld. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
9. Roberts, Tom (30 January 2024). "New Ford Transit Connect Small Van Revealed | AutoTrader". www.autotrader.co.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
10. Wilkinson, Luke (12 October 2021). "All-new 2022 Ford Tourneo Connect unveiled". Auto Express. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
11. Rees, Sean (14 January 2024). "Ford Tourneo Connect (2022)". thecarexpert.co.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
12. Foote, Brett (19 March 2024). "Ford Tourneo Connect PHEV Officially Debuts". Ford Authority. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
13. Potter, Brian (13 October 2021). "2022 Ford Tourneo Connect debuts in Europe as rebadged VW Caddy". Motor1.com. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
14. Charman, Andrew (13 October 2021). "New Ford Tourneo Connect revealed | The Car Expert". www.thecarexpert.co.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
15. Roberts, Gareth (12 October 2021). "New Ford Tourneo Connect unveiled with emissions from 127g/km". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
16. BROGAN, MATT (14 October 2021). "Tourneo Connect is Ford-VW's first joint model". GoAuto. Retrieved 3 August 2024.

Other websites

• Media related to Ford Transit Connect at Wikimedia Commons
• Media related to Ford Tourneo Connect at Wikimedia Commons