How to Jump Start a Ford Transit Connect

1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery.
4. Make the final negative (-) connection to an exposed metal part of the stalled engine, or a ground connection point if available.
5. Start the booster vehicle and keep engine speed between 2000 and 3000 rpms, then start the disabled vehicle.
6. Run both engines three more minutes, then remove the cables in reverse order of connection.

• Never connect the second cable end to the negative (-) terminal of the battery being jumped; a spark may ignite battery gases.
• After removing the cables, let the engine idle several minutes so the battery can recharge.

Source: 2018 Ford Transit Connect owner's manual, PDF pages 179, 180. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.