Where is Ford Transit Connect built?
The Ford Transit Connect is built at Ford plants in Turkey, Spain, and the United States, depending on market and generation.
Ford’s Transit Connect production spans multiple facilities to serve different regions. European-market vans have historically come from Ford Otosan’s plant in Kocaeli, Turkey, and, in earlier years, from the Valencia Assembly Plant in Spain. North American versions have been assembled at Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri. Exact production sites can change with model-year updates and corporate manufacturing strategies.
Global production footprint
The following are the main production sites used for Transit Connect variants in recent years and for different markets.
- Turkey — Kocaeli plant (Ford Otosan): Primary European-market production in recent years
- Spain — Valencia Assembly Plant: European-market production for earlier generations
- United States — Kansas City Assembly Plant, Missouri: North American production for US/Canada markets
Production locations can shift over time due to capacity, trade considerations, or new generation strategies. Buyers should note the vehicle’s VIN or documentation for the exact assembly site.
Summary
The Transit Connect is manufactured at multiple Ford facilities around the world. Today, European models are primarily produced in Turkey (and historically in Spain), while North American models are built in the United States. This multi-site approach reflects Ford’s global manufacturing network and market-specific needs.
What is the most common problem with a Ford Transit Connect?
One of the most common problems with the Ford Transit Connect is transmission issues. The transmission is responsible for transferring power from the engine to the wheels and any problem with it can result in significant performance issues.
Where is the Ford Transit Connect manufactured?
Valencia, Spain
Production takes place at Valencia, Spain. As before, to avoid the 25% tariff on imported trucks, all cargo vans sold in the United States are built and shipped as passenger vans, which are then converted to cargo configuration before delivery.
Where are Ford Transits made in the USA?
Ford Transit
- Plant Location: Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri.
- Significance: A versatile van used for both commercial and personal purposes, the Transit is known for its adaptability and reliability.
Why is Ford discontinuing the Transit Connect?
Ford discontinued the Transit Connect in the U.S. due to decreased demand for small vans in the U.S. market and a strategy to reduce global manufacturing costs and complexity. The company also planned to build the next-generation model on a different platform shared with other vehicles, but the project was ultimately scrapped. The smaller van segment in North America saw declining sales, and competitors like Ram and Nissan had already exited it. The Transit Connect will continue to be sold in Europe.
- Decreased demand: The small van segment in the U.S. has seen a decline in sales, making the Transit Connect less profitable.
- Manufacturing cost and complexity: Ford is focused on reducing its global manufacturing costs and complexity by streamlining its operations.
- Strategic shift: Ford is focusing on more popular models in the U.S. like its larger Transit van and SUVs, while also expanding its EV lineup.
- Product platform changes: A next-generation Transit Connect was planned to be built in Mexico on the same platform as the Maverick and Bronco Sport, but this was canceled.
- European market: The Transit Connect will continue to be produced and sold in Europe.
