2010 Ford Transit Connect problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (6) · Visibility/Wiper (5) · Electrical System (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
34 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2012-04-17 · campaign 12V169000 · 34 vehicles
Defect: 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 LIFTS OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
Risk: A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
Fix: 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.
Structure:body:roof And Pillars 2010-07-07 · campaign 10V316000 · 33,728 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD BE AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (19)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Equipment:electrical 2018-01-10 · SSM 47009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts and service - parts product line information - keys/entry dev
Equipment:electrical 2018-01-10 · SSM 47009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts and service - parts product line information - keys/entry dev
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2015-07-01 · 44863 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroof are open. *ta
Showing the 6 most recent of 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-20 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“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 …”
2024-03-21 · Structure · 130,000 mi“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 plas…”
2023-05-22 · Power Train“the car can roll/move after the automatic transmission has been put in park. there are no warnings or indication of a problem and the ignition key can be removed after the transmission is in park. but the car can roll away and injure people or damage property if the emergency brake is not engaged. the transmission shift linkage has been examined an…”
2021-10-13 · Power Train“when i put my tc in park at work this morning it rolled forward. i found it odd so put the vehicle in reverse, applied the brake, put it in park, released the brake, and it again rolled. i applied the parking brake, opened the door and put my left foot on the ground to try to roll it myself. although i was satisfied it would stay put with the parki…”
2021-06-01 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch“2010 ford transit connect 120,000 miles pulled driver door (electric lock) latch handle to exit vehicle. upon pulling the door latch handle a very loud buzz lasting for approximately 1 to 2 seconds came from the driver door. i remained in the vehicle and closed the driver door and pressed the door lock mechanism and all doors locked. i then pulled…”
2019-11-25 · Structure:body · 95,000 mi“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.…”
2019-01-16 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 47,000 mi“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 not…”
2018-10-01 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 116,000 mi“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…”
2018-08-20 · Steering · 202,182 mi · 💥 crash“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…”
2018-07-17 · Unknown Or Other · 94,000 mi“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..…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.