{"product_id":"exhaust-muffler-kit-for-ford-transit-connect-2010-2013-2-0l","title":"Exhaust Muffler Kit for Ford Transit Connect (2010-2013) 2.0L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eDirect-Fit Replacement Exhaust Muffler Kit for 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect (V227)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Exhaust Muffler Kit replaces the corroded factory exhaust assembly on the 2010-2013 Transit Connect to eliminate exhaust leaks, restore OEM acoustic dampening, and recover proper exhaust scavenging backpressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Ford Transit Connect Corrosion and Baffle Fatigue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory exhaust assemblies on the first-generation North American \u003cstrong\u003eV227\u003c\/strong\u003e platform suffer from severe thermal cycle fatigue and external moisture degradation. Because these fleet and commercial cargo vans see extensive stop-and-go driving cycles, corrosive condensation pools inside the mild-steel internal resonator chambers and muffler baffles without reaching adequate burn-off temperatures. Over time, road salt and structural vibration degrade the thin-gauge OEM welds around the hanger junctions and mid-pipe flanges, resulting in cabin-penetrating exhaust drone, compromised backpressure, and elevated tailpipe decibels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis direct replacement exhaust kit is engineered specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003e2.0L Duratec 20\u003c\/strong\u003e I4, restoring factory gas evacuation efficiency without requiring cut-and-weld fabrications. Constructed from heavy-gauge aluminized and stainless steel alloys, the kit features a multi-chambered, OE-spec resonator and muffler assembly tuned to preserve low-end torque profiles. Precision mandrel-bent exhaust tubing ensures optimal gas velocity and laminar flow, bypassing the pinch points common in cheap aftermarket replacements. Every unit includes factory-located direct-fit isolator hangers and heavy-duty pipe clamps engineered to interface cleanly with the original catalytic converter downpipe and stock mounting locations, ensuring leak-free performance and long-term rust resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDuratec 20 (2.0L DOHC) \/ V227\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e136 hp \/ 128 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e390026, 454926, 21754, 54892, 30025, 44925\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2010 Ford Transit Connect 2.0L I4 (Cargo Van, Passenger Wagon - XL, XLT, XLT Premium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011 Ford Transit Connect 2.0L I4 (Cargo Van, Passenger Wagon - XL, XLT, XLT Premium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012 Ford Transit Connect 2.0L I4 (Cargo Van, Passenger Wagon - XL, XLT, XLT Premium, Electric sub-models excluded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2013 Ford Transit Connect 2.0L I4 (Cargo Van, Passenger Wagon - XL, XLT, XLT Premium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the V227 Transit Connect?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eDuratec 20\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0L engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWill installing this exhaust system require ECU tuning or trigger a Check Engine Light?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this is a factory-spec cat-back replacement system that retains stock backpressure parameters and does not interfere with O2 sensor operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Commercial Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for high-duty-cycle cargo transport, this replacement exhaust delivers the structural durability, proper backpressure balance, and vibration resistance demanded by heavy-use utility fleets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67530933764344,"sku":"DS-E1UK9UEAW","price":271.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/exhaust-muffler-kit-for-ford-transit-connect-2010-2013-2-0l-1.jpg?v=1790525393","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/exhaust-muffler-kit-for-ford-transit-connect-2010-2013-2-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}