no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP.
2010 Ford Transit ConnectProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Ford Transit Connect has problems
42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Power train1 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system
5Visibility/wiper
5Engine2 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
4Latches/locks/linkages
4Structure1 crash/fire/injury
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
3Service brakes, hydraulic
116 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 11 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 Ford Transit Connect recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD BE AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Transit Connect year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Transit Connect median. How we score
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- Caution
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In owners' words
What Transit Connect owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.…
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.…
Own a 2010 Transit Connect?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.