How safe is the Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbase?
Drivers of the 2020–2023 Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbase died at a rate of 25 per million registered vehicle years, 29% lower than the average of 37 for all vehicles. That makes it close to the middle of the pack for driver safety: it ranks 65th of 129 vehicles, safer than 49% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
Where the Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbase sits among all 129 vehicles
Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbase (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 37
The rate is based on a moderate amount of data, so treat small differences from nearby vehicles with caution.
Vehicles ranked near the Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbase
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Ram 1500 Classic Quad 4WDPickup · Large | 24 | 52 |
| 63 | Cadillac XT6 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 23 | 52 |
| 64 | Nissan Pathfinder 4WDSUV · Midsize | 24 | 51 |
| 65 | Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbaseLarge van · Very large | 25 | 49 |
| 66 | Ford ExplorerSUV · Midsize | 26 | 49 |
| 67 | Audi Q3 4WDLuxury SUV · Small | 24 | 48 |
| 68 | Jeep Gladiator crew cab 4WDPickup · Small | 26 | 48 |
How it compares with other large vans
Among the 3 large vans ranked, the Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbase is 2nd. The safest large vans are below. See all large vans.
| Large vans rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford T-250 Transit cargoLarge van · Very large | 16 | 68 |
| 2 | Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbaseLarge van · Very large | 25 | 49 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WDLarge van · Very large | 47 | 23 |
Common questions
Is the Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbase a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbase is close to the middle of the pack for driver safety. Its driver death rate of 25 per million registered vehicle years is 29% lower than the average, and it ranks 65th of 129 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbase compare with other large vans?
It ranks 2nd of 3 large vans. The safest is the Ford T-250 Transit cargo, with a rate of 16.
Why is this different from the Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbase's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.