2010 Ford Transit Connect
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 42 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 128 |
| 2015 | 66 |
| 2016 | 104 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
21% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-20
Also filed under Power train and engine
Vehicle was involved a traffic accident on July 16,2018 and a contributing was a worn brake system by my employer's vehicle. The brake system needed repairs and it was brought supervisions attention on several occasions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-20
Also filed under Steering
While driving on dry street at 35-40 MPH had car in front of me come to a sudden stop. I applied brakes and they did not stop car. Pedal felt hard and there was no activation of ABS.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-20
Power train
19% · 8 reportsElectrical system
17% · 7 reportsVisibility/wiper
12% · 5 reportsEngine
12% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-12
Also filed under Structure
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-07-19Structure10V316000 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…
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.
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2012-04-18Equipment adaptive/mobility12V169000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Ford Transit Connect — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V316000 · Structure
- Recall 12V169000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
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- Is the 2010 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Ford Transit Connect is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Transit Connect?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Transit Connect have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.