NHTSA lists 42 complaints for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, 4 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD TRANSIT CONNECT.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2012-04-17. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
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 LIFTA S OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
Consequence: 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 WHEELCHAIRA S OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2010-07-07. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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 LOCATE (excerpt)
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD BE AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
19 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
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| VISIBILITY | 3 |
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| AIR BAGS | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| keyless entry keypad | 1 |
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11029052
Date: 2026-02-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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
10254138
Date: 2024-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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,
10235153
Date: 2023-04-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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
10138524
Date: 2018-01-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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
10140323
Date: 2018-01-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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
10057834
Date: 2015-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
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
10045084
Date: 2014-02-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
FORD: TRANSMISSION IN VEHICLE MAY HAVE BURNT FLUID AND FAILURE OF DIRECT CLUTCH ALONG WITH NO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR AND A FLARE UPSHIFT OF 2-3 OR 2-4. *PE UPDATED 3/10/14. *PE
10054579
Date: 2013-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
FORD: THE REMOVAL OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, WHICH DO NOT HAVE THE DELETE OPTION, WILL ILLUMINATE AIRBAG DISABLE INDICATOR AND SRS WARNING LAMP IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL 2010-2013 TRANSIT CONNECT. *PE
10054348
Date: 2013-09-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
FORD: WHERE LAMP AND SOCKET CONTACT ON FRONT TURN SIGNAL, THERE MAY BE LOOSENESS, DAMAGE, OR DISTORTION TO LAMP SOCKET, CAUSING TURN SIGNAL TO BE INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2010-2013 TRANSIT CONNECT. *PE
10051774
Date: 2012-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
FORD: LAMP SOCKET, WHERE LAMP AND SOCKET CONTACT FOR FRONT TURN SIGNAL, MAY EXHIBIT LOOSENESS, OR DISTORTION, OR DAMAGE. MODELS 2010-2012 TRANSIT CONNECT. *PE