# 2012 Ford Transit Connect - Engine issues **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** engines, ford\ **Created:** [March 27, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-transit-connect-engine-issues/189798 "2023-03-27T16:18:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sodo1956](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@sodo1956](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sodo1956)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-transit-connect-engine-issues/189798/1 "2023-03-27T16:18:52Z")
Has no power, 2 and 3 cylinder is only 60 while 1 and 4 are over 100. I have replaced all 4 ignition coils and spark plugs. Help. I need ideas on this issue. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-transit-connect-engine-issues/189798/2 "2023-03-27T16:54:52Z")
> [@sodo1956](#): > > 2 and 3 cylinder is only 60 while 1 and 4 are over 100. Do you mean 60 psi cranking compression while doing a compression test?? Or is that a 60% in another test you ran using a scanner??? If you are down to 60 psi on 2/3 then you may have blown a head gasket between those cylinders… More info is needed so we can try to help you… ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2023, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-transit-connect-engine-issues/189798/3 "2023-03-29T23:02:31Z")
> [@sodo1956](#): > > 2 and 3 cylinder is only 60 while 1 and 4 are over 100. Engine compression should be measuring at least 160+ psi on all cylinders. New engine, probably in the 180-190 psi range. So 1 and 4 being over 100 could mean those cylinders are shot too. I expect you are looking as your best choice, replacing the engine at this point. Doesn’t need to break the bank, your shop may be able to find a good, used replacement engine from a wreck, at the junkyard. Tune up items like replacing spark plugs and coils won’t help in this situation ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-transit-connect-engine-issues/189798/4 "2023-03-30T18:55:34Z")
New engine time. No amount of tune-up parts will make this run better. Might try buying some Restore at the auto parts store and adding it to the oil. Might help, might not. Good Luck