This page covers 3 recalls, 42 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
23 mpg combined
10.2 L/100km
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The most consistent pattern owners report for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect centers on the powertrain, specifically the automatic transmission failing to hold the vehicle in Park. Multiple owners describe the van rolling after being placed in Park, with the ignition key removable and no warning indicator suggesting anything is wrong. The problem appears to affect both flat and sloped surfaces. Visibility and wiper complaints make up the next notable cluster, followed by electrical system reports. On the electrical side, at least one owner describes an audible buzzing from the driver door when operating the interior latch handle, with the door lock behaving erratically afterward. The rolling-vehicle issue is by far the most frequently mentioned concern, with several owners noting they had to rely on the parking brake to prevent the van from moving after shifting to Park.
42
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Ford Transit Connect has 3 recalls, the most serious being a structural safety issue where the roof and pillar padding does not adequately absorb impact energy in a crash, raising the risk of head injury to occupants.
A related recall addresses the same concern more specifically: the headliner pushpin at the B-pillar may not absorb enough energy to meet occupant protection requirements, meaning an unbelted occupant's head can strike the pillar with greater force than the standard allows. There is also a compliance recall covering the windshield, where the lower edge of the center sun-shade area is not marked as required.
At a glance
What can fail
The lower edge of the center sun-shade area on the windshield lacks required marking per Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205.
What the fix does
No corrective action needed; this marking issue is not safety-related.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headliner pushpin at the B-pillar may not absorb enough energy to protect unbelted occupants in a crash, potentially increasing injury risk.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headliner retention pushpins above the B-pillar trim on both sides may not hold the headliner securely, risking head impact injury during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the headliner retention pushpins on both sides at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
