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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The Ford Transit Connect sits in an interesting spot for importers: it is a compact van that Ford also sold in Europe, but the US-market versions came with their own engines, equipment and the popular seven-seat Wagon body that suits families and small businesses alike.
Price:39,275.00 USD
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Model profile
Two generations are relevant. The first-generation Transit Connect reached the US for 2010 and was built in Turkey, a boxy, tall-roofed compact van. The second generation arrived for the 2014 model year, built in Valencia, Spain, with far more car-like styling, a lower load floor and both cargo-van and passenger "Wagon" body styles. Ford refreshed it for 2019 with new engines and an eight-speed automatic.
Powertrain and equipment
US Transit Connects are front-wheel drive. The first generation used a 2.0-litre Duratec four.
The US range split into the Cargo Van (XL, XLT) and the passenger Wagon (XL, XLT, Titanium), the latter offered in five- and seven-seat layouts with short- and long-wheelbase options. Higher trims added alloy wheels, upgraded infotainment with SYNC, rear climate control and driver-assistance features.
Vehicle selection
Transit Connects are common in US commercial fleets and among small businesses, so cargo vans with higher mileage are plentiful, while well-kept passenger Wagons turn up too.
A used Transit Connect suits a buyer who wants a compact, maneuverable van for a small business, a mobile workshop, camper-conversion base or a versatile seven-seat family hauler.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): Compact van (Cargo / passenger Wagon) |
|---|---|
| Length (LWB) | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): approx. 4.83 m |
| Wheelbase | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): approx. 2.66-3.06 m (SWB/LWB) |
| Kerb weight | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): approx. 1,600-1,750 kg |
| Cargo volume (van) | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): up to approx. 3.7 m3 |
| Seating (Wagon) | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): 5 or 7 |
| Engine | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): 2.5 L Duratec four, petrol |
|---|---|
| Power output | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): approx. 169 hp |
| Torque | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): approx. 230 Nm |
| Alt. engines | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): 1.6 EcoBoost turbo; 2.0 four (2019+) |
| Transmission | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): 6-speed / 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel tank | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): approx. 60 litres |
| Generations | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): 1st (2010-2013 US), 2nd (2014-2023) |
|---|---|
| Production (US) | Typical figure (2nd-gen 2.5 Duratec): 2010-2023 |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the Ford Transit Connect, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on vehicle history, visible body and underbody condition, fluid leaks, warning messages, tyres, brakes and accessible suspension components. USCar Trader can document these points through a separately commissioned on-site inspection; inaccessible areas or unauthorised road tests are explicitly recorded as unchecked.
Germany and Europe
US Transit Connects use miles-per-hour instruments, US Federal lighting and North American SYNC/radio bands.
Expect European-compliant headlights, a rear fog lamp, side marker/indicator adaptation and a km/h speedometer. The odometer reading is documented and converted where required.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. Both cargo-van and passenger-Wagon versions can be imported and registered after individual approval.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The naturally aspirated 2.5 and later 2.0 fours are the simplest. The 1.6 EcoBoost turbo adds complexity some buyers prefer to avoid.
Generally sound, but watch the six-speed automatic on 2014-2018 vans and check for ex-fleet wear. Service history is key.
The long-wheelbase seven-seat Wagon is the most versatile import for families; cargo vans suit business use but are often ex-fleet.
By container or RoRo from a US port to Bremerhaven or Rotterdam, then EU customs clearance.
Yes, after standard lighting, rear fog lamp and speedometer work plus individual approval.
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