2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
2 recalls, 56 complaints - 24 TSBs
12V169000 Apr 17, 2012
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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 LIFTS OUTER BARRIER ... Read more
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 WHEELCHAIRS 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.
10V316000 Jul 7, 2010
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
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 EXC... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD BE AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
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.
Complaint Statistics
56 total complaints
5 crashes 3 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 |
AIR BAGS
Mar 20, 2025
Incident date: Mar 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the fail... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Mar 20, 2025
Incident date: Mar 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbocharger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall; ... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 20, 2025
Incident date: Mar 18, 2025
We were driving our 2023 GMC Yukon AT4 from Phoenix, Arizona to Flagstaff, Arizona, which is about 2.5 hours north. A few hours into our drive, about 40 miles away from Flagstaff, as we were driving ~75mph on the [XXX] highway (in the middle of nowhere), all of the sudden our GMC just stopped worki... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 21, 2024
Incident date: Mar 19, 2024
On an occasional basis, and during a critical event, it is imperative that the operator of any vehicle be able to quickly, and reliable use the horn. This is needed to alert other drivers of dangerous situations, or bring attention to those around the vehicle. After driving this vehicle several thou... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 22, 2023
Incident date: May 10, 2023
We were on a drive back from Nashville like normal. My mom had picked me up from work at around 07:15. The car started making strange sounds as we were driving down the highway. It started yelling at us to pull over to a safe spot and slowing down. All of the lights had come on flashing at this time... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Oct 13, 2021
Incident date: Oct 13, 2021
When I put my TC in park at work this morning it rolled forward. I found it odd so put the vehicle in reverse, applied the brake, put it in park, released the brake, and it again rolled. I applied the parking brake, opened the door and put my left foot on the ground to try to roll it myself. Althoug... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 1, 2021
Incident date: Jun 1, 2021
2010 Ford Transit Connect 120,000 miles Pulled driver door (electric lock) latch handle to exit vehicle. Upon pulling the door latch handle a very loud buzz lasting for approximately 1 to 2 seconds came from the driver door. I remained in the vehicle and closed the driver door and pressed the door ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 25, 2019
Incident date: Nov 20, 2019
THE CENTER MOUNTING OF THE FRAME HAS RUSTED SO BAD IT BROKE AND I HAD VERY UNSTABLE STEERING. THE ENGINE SITS OVER THIS AREA. VEHICLE IS ONLY 9 YEARS OLD AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. I HAVE INCLUDED PICTURES. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT THIS TIME.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Jan 16, 2019
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR AND SLIDING DOOR ERRONEOUSLY LOCKED. WHILE THE DOORS WERE LOCKED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED THAT THE DOORS WERE UNLOCKED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (ADVA... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Oct 1, 2018
Incident date: Aug 1, 2018
TL* 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 TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 1, 2018
Incident date: Aug 1, 2018
TL* 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 TH... Read more
STEERING
Aug 20, 2018
Incident date: Jul 16, 2018
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. I WAS TERMINATED BECAUSE OF THEIR VEHICLE BEING UNSAFE. THE COMPANY THAT OWNS T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 20, 2018
Incident date: Jul 16, 2018
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. I WAS TERMINATED BECAUSE OF THEIR VEHICLE BEING UNSAFE. THE COMPANY THAT OWNS T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 17, 2018
Incident date: Jan 10, 2018
THE VEHICLE HAS A VERY LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. I INSTALLED BALANCED BRAND NEW TIRES, CAR DOES NOT PULL TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. TURN SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT AND THE NOISE DISAPPEARS. ONCE THE WHEEL IS STRAIGHT THE NOISE COMES BACK VERY LOUD..
STEERING
Jan 30, 2018
Incident date: Jun 15, 2016
OVER THE YEARS, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME LOSE TO THE POINT THAT THERE IS ALMOST 3/4" OF PLAY AT THE OUTER EDGE. THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT STAY ON A FLAT PLANE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS AT ALL TIMES. IT MATTERS NOT IF THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, OR IF I AM IN MOTION, TURNING, OR BREAKING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 14, 2017
Incident date: Jul 14, 2017
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 14, 2017
Incident date: May 3, 2017
CAR RAN INTO GUARD RAILS ON SIDE OF ROAD TURNED I QUARTER OVER HAD TO BE TOTALED IT MAY BECAUSE OF HALF SHAFTS MADE IN TURKEY THAT WERE LEMONS. *JS
Crash
STEERING
May 14, 2017
Incident date: May 3, 2017
CAR RAN INTO GUARD RAILS ON SIDE OF ROAD TURNED I QUARTER OVER HAD TO BE TOTALED IT MAY BECAUSE OF HALF SHAFTS MADE IN TURKEY THAT WERE LEMONS. *JS
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Apr 17, 2017
Incident date: Feb 20, 2017
TRUCK WILL ROLL WHEN PARKED. LUCKILY I HAVE A GOOD EMERGENCY BRAKE. TRUCK WAS STATIONARY ON LEVEL STREET
ENGINE
Apr 17, 2017
Incident date: Feb 20, 2017
TRUCK WILL ROLL WHEN PARKED. LUCKILY I HAVE A GOOD EMERGENCY BRAKE. TRUCK WAS STATIONARY ON LEVEL STREET
POWER TRAIN
Jan 25, 2017
Incident date: Apr 14, 2016
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,... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 25, 2017
Incident date: Apr 14, 2016
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,... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 25, 2017
Incident date: Apr 14, 2016
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,... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 8, 2016
Incident date: Nov 24, 2016
TL* 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*LJ *CN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 2, 2016
Incident date: Apr 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK UTILIZING THE KEY FOB OR THE HANDLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXIT THE VEHICLE UTILIZING THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS NOTIF... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 20, 2015
Incident date: Jul 29, 2015
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. STEERED VAN TOWARDS CURB AND REACHED FOR EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT STRUCK REAR OF OTHER VEHICLE. NO SKID MARKS. EXTENSIVE D... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 20, 2015
Incident date: Feb 20, 2015
WHEN IT GETS COLD OUT DOORS THE WINDSHIELD WASHER WILL NOT WORK. I HAVE HAD IT IN TO DONLEY FORD AND THEY PUT -20 WASHER FLUID IN BUT IT STILL WILL NOT WORK. I HAVE TROUBLE SEEING WITH ALL THE SALT IN THE FRONT WINDOW. IS THERE A DESIGN FLAW ? *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 24, 2014
Incident date: Dec 2, 2013
VEHICLE COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE, DUE TO BLOWING FUSES. FOUND RESISTOR AND HARNESS BURNT. REPLACED COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. *TR
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 27, 2014
Incident date: Jan 27, 2014
TURNED ON THE WIPER AND WASHER FOR THE REAR WINDOWS AND THE LEFT WINDOW BLEW OUT. *TR
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 27, 2014
Incident date: Jan 24, 2014
WHILE SITTING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE DEFOGGER WAS TURNED ON AND THE REAR WIPER /WASHER WAS ALSO TURNED ON TO CLEAN THE REAR WINDOWS. THE RIGHT WINDOW BLEW OUTWARD IN THE CENTER. *TR
ENGINE
Dec 6, 2013
Incident date: Dec 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR FAILED TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING. TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 3, 2013
Incident date: Sep 2, 2013
2010 FORD TRANSIT. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *SMD WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 8, 2013
Incident date: May 5, 2013
THE INCIDENT IS THAT THE VEHICLE IS POORLY MADE. BODY WISE. WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK I REPLACED THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD WIPER. WITHIN 90 I HAD REPLACED BOTH OF THEM. AT 19,000 MILES I NEEDED BRAKES. I HAVE 85,000 MILES AND HAVE HAD 4 SETS OF BRAKES. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 OF THE 4 DOOR LOCK M... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 26, 2013
Incident date: Jun 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 88,000. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Jun 13, 2013
Incident date: Jun 10, 2013
MY INITIAL PROBLEM WAS TRACTION CONTROL. IF YOU SLIP COMING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND YOU HIT GRAVEL, MUD, SNOW, RAIN YOUR TRACTION CONTROL WILL STOP YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND YOU CANNOT DRIVE. KIND OF A PROBLEM WITH CARS COMING RIGHT AT YOU. PROBLEM 2 IS THAT THIS SEEMS TO ALSO AFFECT THE WH... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 13, 2013
Incident date: Jun 10, 2013
MY INITIAL PROBLEM WAS TRACTION CONTROL. IF YOU SLIP COMING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND YOU HIT GRAVEL, MUD, SNOW, RAIN YOUR TRACTION CONTROL WILL STOP YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND YOU CANNOT DRIVE. KIND OF A PROBLEM WITH CARS COMING RIGHT AT YOU. PROBLEM 2 IS THAT THIS SEEMS TO ALSO AFFECT THE WH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 13, 2013
Incident date: Jun 10, 2013
MY INITIAL PROBLEM WAS TRACTION CONTROL. IF YOU SLIP COMING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND YOU HIT GRAVEL, MUD, SNOW, RAIN YOUR TRACTION CONTROL WILL STOP YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND YOU CANNOT DRIVE. KIND OF A PROBLEM WITH CARS COMING RIGHT AT YOU. PROBLEM 2 IS THAT THIS SEEMS TO ALSO AFFECT THE WH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 15, 2013
Incident date: Feb 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RPM INCREASED, THE VEHICLE JERKED, AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION.... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 12, 2012
Incident date: Sep 30, 2012
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. SACRAMENTO METRO FIRE RESPONDED AND PUT OUT THE FLAMES. A FIRE IN... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Dec 12, 2012
Incident date: Sep 30, 2012
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. SACRAMENTO METRO FIRE RESPONDED AND PUT OUT THE FLAMES. A FIRE IN... Read more
Fire
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Oct 24, 2012
Incident date: Oct 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS IN THE SNOW, THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO THE TRACTION CONTROL INDEPENDENTLY ASSUMING THE VEHICLE WAS SLIPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE VE... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 2, 2012
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V374000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WI... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Aug 3, 2012
Incident date: Feb 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYLESS ENTRY FOB FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE KEY TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOORS AND START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS N... Read more
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Feb 13, 2012
Incident date: Jul 19, 2011
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) HAS CAUSED VEHICLE TO STOP IN TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING UP STEEP GRADE IN SNOW OR WET/MUDDY ROAD. UNABLE TO RECOVER TRACTION AND NO METHOD TO TURN OFF TCS. VEH MUST BE BACKED OFF HILL IN NEUTRAL. VEH NOW SITTING ON SIDE OF ROAD, WAITING FOR SPRING SUN TO RECOVER. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Feb 13, 2012
Incident date: Jul 19, 2011
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) HAS CAUSED VEHICLE TO STOP IN TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING UP STEEP GRADE IN SNOW OR WET/MUDDY ROAD. UNABLE TO RECOVER TRACTION AND NO METHOD TO TURN OFF TCS. VEH MUST BE BACKED OFF HILL IN NEUTRAL. VEH NOW SITTING ON SIDE OF ROAD, WAITING FOR SPRING SUN TO RECOVER. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 30, 2012
Incident date: Jan 25, 2012
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 7, 2011
Incident date: Aug 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN A RUMBLING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT TIRES . IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD SQUEAL ABNORMALLY WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT BOTH FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKES NEED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 15, 2011
Incident date: Aug 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE WORN PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 9, 2011
Incident date: Apr 16, 2010
LANE CHANGE TURN SIGNAL. FORD HAS VEHICLES WITH THE LANCE CHANGE SIGNAL, WHERE WHEN TAPPING THE TURN SIGNAL HANDLE, THE SIGNAL FLASHES 3 TIMES. IN WISCONSIN AND I ASSUME ALL STATES, THE LAW STATES THAT ONE MUST INDICATE IN ADVANCE THE INTENT OF LANE CHANGE OR TURN AND CONTINUE SIGNAL UNTIL COMPLETE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 30, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE STARTER WAS REPLACED. LATER, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT END THAT PERSISTED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 25.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
24 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 3 |
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
SSM 52476
Apr 24, 2024
350000 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 vehicles owner during ini
SSM 51536
Apr 4, 2023
160000 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 numbe
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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 a
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
350000 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 a
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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 a
44863
Jul 1, 2015
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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 SUNROO
TSB-12-6-15
Feb 7, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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
ASI-44296
Nov 1, 2013
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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
ASI-44296
Nov 1, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
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
TSB-13-9-2
Sep 4, 2013
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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
TSB-12-11-13
Nov 20, 2012
126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
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
TSB-12-11-13
Nov 20, 2012
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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
TSB-12-7-12
Jul 30, 2012
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
FORD: FRONT TURN SIGNAL MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO DAMAGE, LOOSENESS, OR DISTORTION TO BULB SOCKET WHERE BULB AND SOCKET COME IN CONTACT. *PE
TSB-12-1-14
Jan 23, 2012
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
FORD: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO COLD AIR FROM AIR CONDITIONER OR VEHICLE OVERHEATING DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE, MAKING ELECTRIC COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE.
TSB-12-1-14
Jan 23, 2012
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
FORD: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO COLD AIR FROM AIR CONDITIONER OR VEHICLE OVERHEATING DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE, MAKING ELECTRIC COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE.
TSB-12-1-3
Jan 10, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: ON SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES AT THE OIL FILTER SEAL, MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK OR THE FILTER HOUSING FOR THE OIL MAY BE DISTORTED. *PE
TSB-11-11-19
Nov 17, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION, RUNS ROUGH OR LACK OF POWER UPON ACCELERATION. *PE
SIS-21841
Apr 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
SIS-21841
Apr 1, 2011
140000 AIR BAGS
COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
SB-21320
May 1, 2010
137100 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SHORT TO GROUND ON CIRCUIT 15-KA28 THAT FEEDS THE REAR WIPER MOTORS. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: FRONT WIPERS ON CONTINUOUSLY (UNLESS FUSE 146 IS REMOVED), DTCS B2114 OR B1439 IN THE GEM AND
SB-21320
May 1, 2010
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SHORT TO GROUND ON CIRCUIT 15-KA28 THAT FEEDS THE REAR WIPER MOTORS. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: FRONT WIPERS ON CONTINUOUSLY (UNLESS FUSE 146 IS REMOVED), DTCS B2114 OR B1439 IN THE GEM AND
TSB-09-20-8
Jun 1, 2009
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
FORD: PASSENGER WIPER ARM INTERFERES WITH DRIVER ARM IN PARK POSITION. SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 7/12/09 MAY EXHIBIT A TOUCH CONDITION, DRIVER WIPER BLADE TO PASSENGER WIPER ARM CONTACT, WHEN LIFTING THE DRIVER ARM UP OFF THE WINDSHIELD,
TSB-09-19-18
Jun 1, 2009
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FORD: REAR CARGO DOOR RATTLE. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM REAR CARGO DOORS. THIS MAY BE DUE TO METAL ON METAL CONTACT BETWEEN ONE OR MORE OF THE REAR CARGO DOOR(S) LATCHES AND STRIKERS-LEFT HAND (LH) UPPER LATCH,
TSB-09-19-6
Jun 1, 2009
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
FORD: HEATER BLOWER FAN SWITCH CONTINUOUS OPERATION/INOPERATIVE ON ONE SPEED. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HEATER BLOWER FAN MOTOR CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING, OR INOPERATIVE ON ONE SPEED SETTING. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A WIRE CHAFE IN THE 14401 H
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD TRANSIT CONNECT across all model years (2010, 2022).
76
Total Recalls
746
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
40
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT - Year by Year
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