2021 Ford Transit Connect USPSFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 397 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.5L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,061/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $4,062/yrHIGHEST | +$1,001 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,651/yrLOWEST | $-410 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,820/yr | $-241 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,083/yr | +$22 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,075/yr | +$14 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,812/yr | +$751 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $3,149/yr | +$88 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,962/yr | $-99 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,033/yr | $-28 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems8 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 8 owner complaints for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect USPS. Top reported issues include power train, brakes and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2021 Ford Transit Connect USPS problems by category: Power Train: 4 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.