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2010 Ford Transit Connect Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, most often about the brakes (21% of complaints, typically around 28,000 miles). It is 5th of 14 Transit Connect model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2010 Ford Transit Connect problems
Brakes
9 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles.
Premature break wear...front breaks needed to be replaced at just under 30,000 miles including need for new rotors. At 39800, told by dealership that front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced again. Ford is saying there is a problem with premature break wear, but this is very, very dangerous and could result…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was towed to an authorized dealer where the starter was replaced. Later, the contact heard an unusual noise from the front end that persisted for several weeks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front…
Transmission
8 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles.
2010 Ford transit. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to transmission failure. When the consumer pulled over, the transmission locked up.
My initial problem was traction control. If you slip coming out of a driveway and you hit gravel, mud, snow, rain your traction control will stop you in the middle of the street and you cannot drive. Kind of a problem with cars coming right at you. Problem 2 is that this seems to also affect the wheel bearings and…
Electrical
7 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
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.
It was april 2016 when my car started running erratically (lose power, add power) and I instantly took it in. It was diagnosed with "rusty" plugs and coil; replaced for $845 and at 33,310 miles. Next time I drove it, rough, and high then low power. It "drove" itself, surging at a high rate of speed, then stalling.…
Engine
6 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the accelerator failed to respond to acceleration attempts and the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The contact also mentioned that the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was towed to…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was towed to an authorized dealer where the starter was replaced. Later, the contact heard an unusual noise from the front end that persisted for several weeks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the windshield failed while driving in rainy weather. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the 2010 Ford Transit Connect was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v374000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer) and denied…
The incident is that the vehicle is poorly made. Body wise. Within the first week I replaced the right windshield wiper. Within 90 I had replaced both of them. At 19,000 miles I needed brakes. I have 85,000 miles and have had 4 sets of brakes. I have had to replace 3 of the 4 door lock motors at the cost of $500.00…
Doors and locks
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: doors.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the keyless entry fob failed. The contact had to use the key to manually open the doors and start the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that they were unable to correct the failure. The VIN was not available. The…
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…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body.
The vehicle was parked in a security enclosure by early evening on saturday sept. 29. At approximately 1:30 am on sunday morning, a neighbor living adjacent to our office facility called 911 reporting that the vehicle was on fire. Sacramento metro fire responded and put out the flames. A fire investigator was called…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the front driver's side interior door handle would not function. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage 88,000.
Lights
3 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Ford Transit Connect recalls
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
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 wheelchairâs 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.
Full defect summary
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 liftâs outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Body and structure: roof and pillars
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Ford Transit Connect
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Transit Connect?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (9 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles); transmission (8 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Transit Connect have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 17, 2012 (equipment Adaptive/Mobility). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Ford Transit Connect?
- It is 5th of 14 Transit Connect model years by number of complaints, with 42 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.