Ford Tourneo Connect road tests and consumer car reviews

Ford Tourneo Connect LX 2003

We’ve had one of these from new (2003) and it’s now done 82000miles. Basically it’s a good vehicle, but it’s had quite a few problems and build quality issues: Rear seat folding/locking mechanism is too flimsy - got bent on the first day (and several times subsequently). O/S sliding door central locking failed at 15K - sorted under warranty. Radio volume control failed at 20K - sorted under warranty. Dash buttons packed up at 35K Aircon packed up at 40K Alternator failed at 42K - expensive fix! Exhaust rotted through, also at 42K. Mirror adjust joystick snapped off at 45K Brake master cylinder failed at 60K O/S headlight adjuster failed at 77K - entire headlight needs replacing. However, on the whole it’s been a very practical vehicle which drives well and can do long trips without complaint, and for the price it’s hard to find better.

Ford Tourneo Connect 2006

Hello friends! I bought mine two years ago, really excellent for family, large space AND POWERFUL!

Ford Tourneo Connect Trend LWB 2010

Bought it August 1st 2010 and have now done two thousand miles. Only problem is handbrake failed and Ford unable to get 2010 cable, they fitted a 2009 cable and now OK. Fully loaded does 43mpg at 70mph. Averaging 40mph gives me 49mph. Good little van for £13.5k, not very sophisticated though for a regular van driver. Drove a 2010 transit last week and it is a much better van, size, gears, view, stowage all better than the Connect.

Responses to this review

Hi, hope everything is okay for you. I have had one too many problems with my brand new Ford Tourneo Connect Trend-8 seat 2010 plate. Furthermore, I had to reject my first Tourneo Connect Trend due to it having on both sides a water ingress fault under the front carpets and two doors were out of line. My replacement Tourneo Connect also has had a small water ingress fault again on the front under the carpets. I suggest anyone who owns one of these vehicles check under their carpets especially if your vehicle is still under warranty - good luck. My latest report with my replacement Tourneo Connect is now I’ve had 3-oil leaks from the bottom of the engine. I have the 110ps engine but believe the block is of the same type as the 90ps engine. I would appreciate it if anyone else with this same type of vehicle has had faults to please let me and all us other owners of again same type Ford Tourneo Connect Trend know Thanks. I/We will wait for your information. Thanks - Steven Maloney from England

Ford Tourneo Connect 2004

I have been using this car since 2004. And I have not had too many problems. It is comfortable, running costs are cheap and it’s very safe.

Ford Tourneo Connect 1.8 TDCi 89 bp 2007

Rather than buying a family car and a seperate van for work I have gone for the option of combining the two needs into one vehicle, which is just what the Tourneo Connect has been designed for, and it works brilliantly. The car has excellent security and excellent load space when the seats are folded and it flexible enough and comfortable in its roll as family vehicle. I’m really pleased with this van, it’s a very cost effective and pleasantly drivable option for people looking for a dual purpose vehicle.