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Ford Transit ConnectModel year report

2010 Ford Transit Connect Problems

Compared with other Ford Transit Connect years

Typical for this model

38/100 0.8× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2012, 2013

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
42filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
53,000miles, 34 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The part named most often is brakes, with 9 complaints (21% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (8) and electrical system (7). 34 of the complaints include a mileage, and 47% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 19 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Compared with the other 8 Ford Transit Connect model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 38 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (3), Engine cooling (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “Front brake pads completely worn down to the metal at 5000 miles. Rear brakes dealer mechanic first told me had 15% left, then they reinspected and said they had 50% left and were fine after I complained. Dealer finally replaced front brakes under warranty, after first telling me were normal wear and tear and thus were not covered.”

NHTSA complaint #10392200, filed 2011-03, 4,900 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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. Very scary. The dealer's diagnosis? The windshield washer nozzle gaskets had not been installed, so they leaked downhill onto the engine. Apparently, Ford knew or came to know this was a problem with many tcs, but they chose not to inform buyers. The gaskets cost $69.50. …”

NHTSA complaint #10947648, filed 2017-01, 33,402 miles

Electrical system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11005279, filed 2017-07, 50,000 miles

Engine: “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 repair”

NHTSA complaint #11649597, filed 2025-03

Mileage when problems were reported

47% of the 34 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,000 and 94,000 miles.

15%0–1018%10–2515%25–5015%50–7518%75–10015%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (34 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 53,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Transit Connect Van · sedan FWDnot rated5 / 4———
Transit Connect Wagon · sedan FWDnot rated5 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Ford Transit Connect version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Transit Connect FWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic222523$2,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 19 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 19 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Transit Connect

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20226—1425—Not enough data
202112—4425—Not enough data
20203217,0008—2571 · MoreRising
20195130,0008—2552 · TypicalRising
20182246,0006522—Stable
20172850,000652222 · FewerRising
201610459,0001052376 · MoreFalling
20156680,0001152450 · TypicalFalling
201412860,0001552479 · MoreFalling
20133235,350422328 · FewerFalling
20122635,003122313 · FewerFalling
20112448,6681—22—Falling
20104253,0002—2338 · TypicalRising

All Ford Transit Connect model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Ford Transit Connect have?

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 9 complaints (21% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 8.

Has the 2010 Ford Transit Connect been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Ford Transit Connect get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Ford Transit Connect (Transit Connect, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 22 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Ford Transit Connect reported?

Among the 34 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,000 miles and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 94,000 miles; 47% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.