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2021 Ford Transit Connect: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 Ford Transit Connect is a quiet carryover with no major changes from 2020. Its basic design, trim lineup, powertrains, safety equipment, and technology remain largely the same.
About the 2021 Ford Transit Connect
2nd generation for the U.S. market (2014-2023), in the post-2019 refresh phase and late in the run.
The 2021 Transit Connect is Ford’s city-friendly small van for people who need more flexibility than a typical compact SUV or sedan can offer. Ford positions it as a versatile tool for small-business duty or family hauling, with cargo-van and passenger-wagon forms, sliding side doors, a low load floor, and a footprint that is much easier to maneuver than a full-size van. Its main appeal is space efficiency, easy urban driving, and configuration flexibility rather than speed or luxury.
The 2021 Transit Connect comes as a compact cargo van or passenger van, with XL serving as the straightforward work-focused trim. XLT adds a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the passenger-only Titanium emphasizes comfort and adds features such as HID headlights and a broader driver-assist suite.
2021 Ford Transit Connect specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/SelectShift / Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/SelectShift / Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 20–24 mpg | 20–24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26–29 mpg | 27–29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 162–169 hp | 162–169 hp | 162 hp |
| Torque | 144–171 lb-ft | 144–171 lb-ft | 144 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 104.8 cu-ft | 104.8 cu-ft | |
| Rear Legroom | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in |
| Seats | 2–7 | 2–7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Parental Control System | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Mirrors | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Rear Window Shades | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2021 Ford Transit Connect compared with the 2020 model?
No major product changes arrived for 2021. The Transit Connect carried over with the same basic design, three-trim structure, powertrains, safety equipment, and infotainment systems.
Was the 2021 Ford Transit Connect redesigned?
No, the 2021 Transit Connect was not redesigned. It remained part of the second U.S. generation and retained the updated design introduced before this model year.
Did the 2021 Ford Transit Connect get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2021 Transit Connect did not receive a lineup-wide powertrain change. Most retail models retained the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, while a 2.5-liter setup remained a limited fleet-oriented alternative.
Which 2021 Ford Transit Connect trims have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2021 XLT and Titanium trims have a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The XL instead uses a simpler 4.2-inch display with Bluetooth audio and one USB port.
Is the 2021 Ford Transit Connect meaningfully different from the 2020 model?
No, the 2021 model is not meaningfully different from the 2020 Transit Connect. For a used-vehicle shopper, condition, mileage, body style, and trim equipment are more important distinctions than model-year changes between these two years.
2021 Ford Transit Connect Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Ford Transit Connect.
4.0
2021 Ford Transit Connect
(50 reviews)
“Ease of getting in & out of vehicle, great storage overhead, great audio, Bluetooth works great for calling. The Transit maneuvers extremely well in small areas, visibility is great”
“At about 10K miles it is still free of any defect, except a loose internal passenger door handle.”