2010 Ford Transit Connect Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 17%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, 17% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“After the vehicle sat for an unknown period of time, attempts to re-start the vehicle failed due to the apparent loss of programming in the PCM modules. Ford has recognized this issue by apparently a TSB, per the dealer, that the vehicle must be started every 15 days or this may happen. At no time was this issue relayed on any level to the end-user of the vehicle, yet, Ford expects the end-user of the vehicle to absorb the cost of re-programming. I feel strongly that as this is a recognized issue that upon the first trouble call should be compensated by Ford. …”
NHTSA complaint #10445843, filed 2012-01, 14,800 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the door lock actuator failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 01/27/17”
NHTSA complaint #10933849, filed 2016-12, 30,000 miles“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 failed to lock and unlock on more than one occasion while inside or outside of the vehicle. Furthermore, both of the rear sliding doors experienced intermittent failures. A dealer was not made aware of the failures. …”
NHTSA complaint #11132740, filed 2018-10, 116,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 33% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 10% |
| 2018 | 2 | 9% |
| 2017 | 5 | 18% |
| 2016 | 14 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 18 | 14% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 15% |
| 2011 | 4 | 17% |
| 2010 | 7 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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