2010 Ford Transit Connect: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 42 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (17% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2012
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“After placing vehicle in Park, vehicle rolled away and destroyed my mailbox. Luckily I was able to stop it inches away from neighbors car. There is a recall for other years, but none for this year. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer yet, however, after talking to the dealership service department, it is a common problem and would cost a lot to repair”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2025
“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle drover over the pump in the road and both the front driver's side and front passenger side wheel exterior fender flares along with the front grill had dislodged from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the plastic clips attaching the parts to the body of the vehicle had failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 130,000.”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2024
“The center mounting of the frame has rusted so bad it broke and I had very unstable steering. The engine sits over this area. Vehicle is only 9 years old and in excellent condition. I have included pictures. The vehicle is unsafe to drive at this time.”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2019
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford transit connect. While the vehicle was stationary, the driver's door would not open. As a result, the contact had to climb over the emergency brake and exit through the passenger door. The contact, an independent mechanic, stated that the generic electronic module that controlled all of the locking mechanisms in the vehicle failed to lock and unlock on more than one occasion while inside or outside of the vehicle. Furthermore, both of the rear sliding doors experienced intermittent failures. A dealer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 116,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2018
“Vehicle was involved a traffic accident on july 16,2018 and a contributing was a worn brake system by my employer's vehicle. The brake system needed repairs and it was brought supervisions attention on several occasions. I was terminated because of their vehicle being unsafe. The company that owns this vehicle is iocafano's catering service at 1739 sam rittenberg blvd.the vehicle was traveling toward I-95 headed to savannah georgia for a food delivery when it was involved in a rear end collison.”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford transit connect. While driving, the front driver's door and sliding door erroneously locked. While the doors were locked, the instrument panel indicated that the doors were unlocked. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer (advantage ford, 1031 central ave, duarte, ca) were notified. The failure mileage was 47,000. The VIN was unknown.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jun 2018
“The vehicle has a very loud humming noise coming from the front end. I installed balanced brand new tires, car does not pull to one side or the other. Turn slightly to the left and the noise disappears. Once the wheel is straight the noise comes back very loud..”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2018
“The power door actuator stops working or works but has a strange grinding sound. The power door lock will remain locked, cannot be unlocked manually, and requires the key fob unlock to exit the vehicle.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2017
“Car ran into guard rails on side of road turned I quarter over had to be totaled it may because of half shafts made in turkey that were lemons. *js”Owner report · Steering · May 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford transit connect. The contact stated that the door lock actuator failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 01/27/17*lj *cn”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TRANSIT CONNECT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 5, 2008 THROUGH MAY 31, 2010 FOR FAILING TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING VEHICLE TESTING THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS SET BY THE STANDARD. THE HEADLINER RETENTION PUSHPIN LOCATED ON THE HEADLINER ABOVE THE B-PILLAR TRIM ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLES NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY AT 1-866-436-7332.
MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS, 2009 GMC SAVANA, AND 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT CHASSIS, AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT'S OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
Remedy: MAIN MOBILITY IS WORKING WITH BRAUN TO NOTIFY OWNERS, AND BRAUN DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. MAIN MOBILITY HAS NOT PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAIN MOBILITY AT 1-716-759-6811.
How other years compare
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Is the 2010 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The most complained-about area is electrical system (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2010 Ford Transit Connect problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 66,000 miles or less.
Does the 2010 Ford Transit Connect have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning structure:body:roof and pillars. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.