2010 Ford Transit Connect Van recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2010 Ford Transit Connect Van owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (9), Transmission / drivetrain (8), Electrical system (7), Engine (6), Visibility (wipers / glass) (5).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
03/20/2025 · Transmission / drivetrain · 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 a lot to…
03/21/2024 · Body / structure
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…
05/22/2023 · Transmission / drivetrain
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 and it appe…
10/13/2021 · Transmission / drivetrain
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 parking brake…
06/01/2021 · Latches / locks
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 on the d…
11/25/2019 · Body / structure
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.
01/16/2019 · Latches / locks
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. TH…
10/01/2018 · Electrical system
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…