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2010 Ford Transit Connect: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Transit Connect, and brakes are the biggest group[1][2]. EPA rates the 2.0L automatic at 23 combined MPG[3].
Most reported problems
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA for this model year[1]. Four mention a crash, one a fire and two an injury. None report a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name several parts. They are also not adjusted for how many vans were sold.
| Component group | Complaints | Median mileage at failure |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes[2] | 9 | 27,900 |
| Power train[5] | 8 | 66,000 |
| Electrical system[6] | 7 | 50,000 |
| Engine[7] | 6 | 21,000 |
Smaller groups are visibility and wipers with 5 complaints[8], latches and locks with 4[9], structure with 4[10] and exterior lighting with 3[11].
Brakes. Nine complaints name the brakes. Three of them involve a crash and two an injury[2]. In the sample of brake complaints we read, owners describe front pads and rotors that wore out early or needed replacing again after a short time. Some say a dealer first called it normal wear[2].
Rolling in Park. In a sample of power train complaints we read, some owners say the van rolled after they put it in Park[5]. A few engine complaints in our sample say the same thing[7]. No recall in our data covers this, so it is worth testing on a slope before you buy.
Stalling and power loss. Some engine complaints in our sample describe surging, loss of power or stalling[7]. One engine complaint mentions a fire[7].
Door locks. In a sample of electrical complaints we read, some owners describe door lock actuators or lock modules that failed. One says a driver's door would not open[6].
Recalls
NHTSA lists two recalls for this model year, newest first.
- Wheelchair lift roll stop (12V169). This one covers 34 conversion vans built on the 2010 Transit Connect and some other chassis, and fitted with certain Braun wheelchair lifts[12]. The roll stop latches on the lift's outer barrier can bend or slip out of line with frequent use. A wheelchair rider could roll over the roll stop and fall from a raised lift. Braun dealers are to repair affected vans free. The maker had not given a notification schedule[12].
- Headliner pushpin (10V316). This covers 33,728 vans built from December 5, 2008 through May 31, 2010[13]. In testing, the van exceeded the head injury limit in a federal interior impact standard. The pushpins that hold the headliner above the B-pillar trim on each side need to be replaced. In a crash, an occupant could face a higher risk of injury. Dealers repair it free, and the recall began July 19, 2010[13].
Fuel economy
EPA rates the Transit Connect with the 2.0L 4-cylinder, Automatic 4-spd and front-wheel drive at 22 city, 25 highway and 23 combined MPG on regular fuel[3]. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,900[3]. That estimate uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the van was new.
Engine
The EPA Test Car List shows a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine rated at 140 hp for the 2010 Transit Connect[14].
How 2010 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42 | 2 |
| 2011 | 24 | 1 |
| 2012 | 26 | 1 |
| 2013 | 32 | 4 |
| 2014 | 127 | 15 |
| 2015 | 66 | 11 |
| 2016 | 104 | 10 |
| 2017 | 28 | 6 |
| 2018 | 22 | 6 |
| 2019 | 51 | 8 |
| 2020 | 32 | 8 |
| 2021 | 11 | 4 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
The 2010 Transit Connect has 42 complaints and 2 recalls on file[4]. Among the 14 model years listed, four have more complaints: 2014 with 127, 2016 with 104, 2015 with 66 and 2019 with 51[4]. The 2011, 2012 and 2013 model years have fewer, at 24, 26 and 32[4].
For recalls, 2010 has fewer than every year from 2013 through 2021. It has more than 2011, 2012 and 2022, which have 1 each, and 2023, which has none[4]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide.
Should you buy a used 2010 Transit Connect?
The complaint total is lower than in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2019 but higher than in 2011, 2012 and 2013[4]. Brakes are the largest complaint group, with 9 of 42, so ask for brake service records and have the pads and rotors checked[1][2]. Check that the headliner recall was done, try the Park position on a slope, and if the van has a wheelchair lift, ask whether the roll stop recall was handled[12][13]. The sample of complaints we read is small, so it shows what some owners describe and not how common a problem is.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Transit Connect?
- Brakes have the most complaints with 9 of 42[1][2]. Power train has 8[5], electrical 7[6] and engine 6[7].
- Does the 2010 Ford Transit Connect have any recalls?
- Yes, two. One covers headliner pushpins on 33,728 vans[13]. The other covers wheelchair lifts on 34 conversion vans[12].
- What gas mileage does the 2010 Transit Connect get?
- EPA rates it at 22 city, 25 highway and 23 combined MPG with the 2.0L automatic[3].
- How much horsepower does the 2010 Transit Connect have?
- The EPA Test Car List shows 140 hp for the 2.0L 4-cylinder[14].
- Is the 2010 model worse than other Transit Connect years?
- It has 42 complaints, fewer than 2014, 2016, 2015 and 2019, and more than 2011, 2012 and 2013[4].
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 27,900). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for Transit Connect, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 25 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Transit Connect model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- 8 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 66,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 21,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the latches/locks/linkages component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 12V169, filed April 17, 2012: Equipment Adaptive / Mobility. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V316, filed July 7, 2010: Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars. NHTSA recall database
- EPA Test Car List, 2010 Ford Transit Connect with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 140 hp. www.epa.gov