Ford Transit Connect sales decreased in the United States during Q1 2023.
Ford Transit Connect Sales - Q1 2023 - United States
In the United States, Ford Transit Connect deliveries totaled 3,823 units in Q1 2023, a decrease of about 48 percent compared to 7,357 units sold in Q1 2022.| MODEL | Q1 2023 / Q1 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT CONNECT | -48.04% | 3,823 | 7,357 |
Ford Transit Connect Sales - Q1 2023 - Canada
In Canada, Ford Transit Connect deliveries totaled 382 units in Q1 2023, an increase of about 25 percent compared to 306 units sold in Q1 2022.| MODEL | Q1 2023 / Q1 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT CONNECT | +24.83% | 382 | 306 |
Ford Transit Connect Sales - Q1 2023 - Mexico
In Mexico, Ford Transit Connect deliveries totaled 118 units in Q1 2023.| MODEL | Q1 2023 / Q1 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT CONNECT | * | 118 | * |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
Ford Transit Connect sales tanked 48 percent during Q1 2023 to 3,823 units placing The Blue Oval’s entry into the compact van segment in second – or last – place.
It followed the Ram ProMaster City, which by comparison, saw its sales grow 232 percent to 5,678 units, outperforming the Transit Connect by quite a lot. Note that the Nissan NV200, which as been discontinued, is no longer a competitor in the segment. Additionally, the Ram ProMaster City has also been cancelled, but stock is still available for buyers at the moment.
Sales Numbers - Compact Vans - Q1 2023 - USA
| MODEL | Q1 23 / Q1 22 | Q1 23 | Q1 22 | Q1 23 SHARE | Q1 22 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM PROMASTER CITY | +232.24% | 5,678 | 1,709 | 60% | 19% |
| FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | -48.04% | 3,823 | 7,357 | 40% | 81% |
| TOTAL | +4.80% | 9,501 | 9,066 |
In terms of segment share, the ProMaster City captured 60 percent share, up 41 percentage points, leaving the remaining 40 percent share to Ford Transit Connect sales, which saw its share contract 41 percentage points.
Overall, the compact van segment expanded five percent to 9,501 units, meaning that comparatively, Ford Transit Connect sales severely underperformed the segment average.
The Ford Authority Take
Once again, Ford Transit Connect sales posted a steep decline in Q1 2023. This isn’t entirely a surprise, as The Blue Oval recently confirmed that the Ford Transit Connect is on the chopping block, and it will be fully discontinued after the 2023 model year is built out. Ford cites its reasoning for this decision as part of “efforts to reduce global manufacturing cost and complexity, alongside decreased demand for the compact van segment.” As such, we expect Transit Connect sales to continue to slip until it has completed its production run in the U.S.
It’s worth noting that the latest Ford Transit Connect does not introduce any major changes to the compact van line. The current-gen model has been in production and largely unchanged since the 2013 model year, though it did undergo a mid-cycle refresh for the 2019 model year. However, the 2023 Transit Connect ditched its optional 2.5L I4 engine and is now only available with the the 2.0L I4 engine.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Ford Transit Connect sales for Q1 2022, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 75 selling days in Q1 2023 and 75 selling days in Q1 2022
- See running Ford Transit Connect sales numbers
- Ford Motor Company Q1 2023 sales reports:
- Ford Motor Company sales Q1 2023 U.S.A
- Ford sales Q1 2023 U.S.A. (Ford brand)
- Lincoln sales Q1 2023 U.S.A.
- Ford Motor Company sales January 2023 U.S.A.
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- Ford China sales Q1 2023
- Ford Motor Company Canada sales Q1 2023
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- Ford Motor Company Argentina sales Q1 2023
- Ford Argentina sales January 2023 (Ford brand)
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- Ford Motor Company Brazil sales Q1 2023
- Ford Brazil sales January 2023 (Ford brand)
- Ford Brazil sales February 2023 (Ford brand)
- Ford Brazil sales March 2023 (Ford brand)
- Ford Motor Company Mexico sales Q1 2023
- Ford Motor Company sales Q1 2023 U.S.A
Comments
My 2021 Transit Connect Titanium passenger van replaced a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan which I purchased new. The Caravan was going strong when I sold it in 2021 with 205000 miles on it. I hope the same for the Transit. I do like it much more than the Dodge.
I find your story about Transit Connect incorrect. I ordered a Transit Connect Cargo XLT in February of 2022 . I still have no confirmation or build date. The only reason Promaster is out selling the highly in demand Transit Cargo is they have them and Ford can’t deliverer or even accept orders. Why is this?? People love Trandit Connect but Ford does not even accept orders and build them . I would love to know why I have not heard anything from Ford about my order. Could you find out what the delay is. Not everybody wants a big van .