2013 Ford Transit Connect: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 Ford Transit Connect has no major changes; it carries over the same basic lineup, powertrain, styling, safety equipment, and technology from 2012. Its main significance is that it is the final year of the original U.S. generation before the all-new 2014 redesign.
About the 2013 Ford Transit Connect
1st U.S. generation (2010-2013), final year before the all-new 2014 redesign.
Ford positioned the Transit Connect as a right-sized small van for people who need real cargo or passenger usefulness without stepping up to a full-size van. The core appeal is easy maneuvering in tight city streets, a low load floor, tall and boxy usable space, and better fuel economy than larger work vans. Even in wagon form, it was sold more as a practical tool than a plush family minivan.
The 2013 Transit Connect remains a compact, city-friendly work van, with the XL focused on simple cargo duty and the XLT adding conveniences such as cruise control, power windows, and remote keyless entry. The XLT Premium is the more passenger-oriented version, with a three-person folding second-row seat, a better-finished rear cabin, and flip-open privacy glass. Every trim uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a 4-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive.
2013 Ford Transit Connect specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 4-Spd w/OD | Auto, 4-Spd w/OD | Auto, 4-Spd w/OD |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 136 hp | 136 hp | 136 hp |
| Torque | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 129.6 cu-ft | 118.7–129.6 cu-ft | 118.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.2 in | 36.2 in | |
| Seats | 2 | 2–5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cruise Control | |||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Heated Windshield | |||
| Power Mirrors | |||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||
| Power Locks | |||
| Power Windows | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2013 Ford Transit Connect compared with the 2012 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2013. The trim structure, 2.0-liter engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, styling, safety equipment, and technology carried over from 2012.
Is the 2013 Ford Transit Connect the final year before the redesign?
Yes. The 2013 Transit Connect is the final year of the first U.S. generation, which ran from 2010 through 2013; an all-new model arrived for 2014.
Did the 2013 Ford Transit Connect receive a new engine or transmission?
No. The 2013 model keeps the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive used the year before.
Did the 2013 Ford Transit Connect get styling, safety, or technology updates?
No. Its exterior design, core safety equipment, audio features, and convenience equipment remain essentially unchanged from 2012.
Which 2013 Ford Transit Connect trim is the most passenger-oriented?
The XLT Premium is the most passenger-oriented 2013 trim. It has a folding three-person second-row seat, four-speaker audio, finished rear-cabin trim, and flip-open privacy glass.