2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT PASSENGER

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Passenger XLT Van 4D stands as an exceptionally versatile, highly maneuverable benchmark in the compact passenger van segment, marking the acclaimed debut year of the model's redesigned second-generation global platform. Built on Ford’s rigid C1 global unibody architecture—shared with the Focus and Escape—this multi-purpose passenger vehicle completely bypasses bulky, truck-based commercial van trade-offs in favor of car-like handling, crisp steering response, effortless city parking capability, and exceptional interior space utilization.

Under the sculpted hood, the 2014 Transit Connect XLT Passenger Van comes standard with a reliable 2.5-liter Duratec® DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine producing 169 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 171 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 RPM (or an available fuel-efficient 1.6-liter EcoBoost® Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine delivering 178 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque). Power is managed by a smooth-shifting SelectShift® 6-speed automatic transmission, routing drive torque exclusively to the front wheels via a Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) configuration. The chassis features a tuned four-wheel independent suspension system with front MacPherson struts and a rear twist-beam setup paired with front and rear stabilizer bars, delivering a composed, flat ride quality even when fully loaded.

On the exterior, the 2014 XLT Passenger Van executes a modern, aerodynamic styling statement defined by Ford's kinetic design cues, including a broad front grille, bodyside molding protection, integrated fog lamps, and dual sliding side cargo doors with power windows. Functional exterior features include body-color front and rear bumpers, body-color power-adjustable heated side mirrors, deep-tinted rear privacy glass, rear liftgate (or available 180-degree opening dual swing-out rear cargo doors), and a confident stance rolling on 16-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers (or available 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels) wrapped in high-durability all-season tires.

Inside, the driver-centric cabin welcomes up to seven occupants across two distinct wheelbase configurations (Short Wheelbase 5-passenger or Long Wheelbase 7-passenger). Seating is draped in heavy-duty, stain-resistant cloth bucket upholstery, featuring a 6-way power-adjustable driver seat with manual lumbar support, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, Front and Rear Manual Climate Control with separate rear air conditioning controls, keyless entry, cruise control, overhead storage shelf, and an intuitive center console. Modern digital connectivity is centered around Ford’s SYNC® voice-activated communications and entertainment system, featuring an AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, Bluetooth® hands-free phone and streaming audio, auxiliary input jack, USB port, and a rich 4-speaker or 6-speaker audio network.

Practicality and interior space utilization are where this compact passenger van completely excels. The clever layout treats second and third-row passengers to exceptional headroom and legroom alongside fold-flat seating configurations. In the popular Long Wheelbase 7-passenger model, opening the rear liftgate reveals 15.7 cubic feet of cargo spacebehind the third row. Folding the third row expands capacity to 46.9 cubic feet, while folding both the second and third rows completely flat opens up a massive 104.2 cubic feet of total flat cargo volume (128.6 cu. ft. with rear seats removed), providing an expansive, secure area to transport luggage sets, media camera gear packages, tools, or daily commercial inventory.

Backed by a 15.8-gallon fuel tank, the naturally aspirated 2.5L 4-cylinder engine achieves an EPA-estimated 20 MPG city and 28 MPG highway (22 MPG city / 29 MPG highway for 1.6L EcoBoost models), while supporting a solid conventional maximum towing capacity of up to 2,000 lbs when properly equipped with the factory tow package. Safety is top-tier, securing an NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating utilizing an ultra-high-strength steel safety cage structure. The vehicle comes factory-equipped with AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®), Curve Control, 4-wheel Anti-lock Disc Brakes (ABS), Hill Start Assist, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), available Rear Park Assist sensors and Rearview Camera, and an advanced multi-stage 6-airbag protection canopy networkfeaturing dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, and Safety Canopy® side curtain airbags for all seating rows to guarantee total peace of mind across every drive.