2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT has 3 complaints and 2 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report the vehicle rolling away after being placed in Park. Multiple complaints describe damage caused by the vehicle moving unexpectedly when it should be stationary.
Common Issues- Vehicle rollaway. The vehicle moves after being shifted into Park, causing property damage such as destruction of mailboxes. Owners report a lack of dealer inspection and mention repair costs can be high. This issue is recognized as common by dealership service departments.
There are 2 recalls affecting this model year. The recalls involve occupant safety inside the vehicle and equipment fitted to certain conversions using this chassis. The affected systems include interior impact protection and wheelchair lift equipment.
Recalls- Headliner retention pushpin. Recall 10V316000 affects 33,728 vehicles manufactured December 5, 2008 through May 31, 2010. The headliner pushpin above the B-pillar trim on both sides fails to meet federal occupant protection standards. This raises injury risk during a crash. Ford notifies owners and repairs the defect free of charge since July 19, 2010. No Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory applies.
- Wheelchair lift roll stop latches. Recall 12V169000 affects 34 vehicles fitted with Braun wheelchair lifts. Frequent use can bend or misalign roll stop latches, risking wheelchair occupants falling if the lift platform is elevated. Main Mobility coordinates owner notification and free repairs through Braun dealers. No Do Not Drive or Park Outside restrictions are in place.
Owners facing repeated repairs related to rollaway issues or those dealing with defects linked to recalls may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with legal experts familiar with consumer protection in automotive cases could be beneficial.
2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Summary
2010
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
33762
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
34 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 LIFT¬ÃS OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
Risk: 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 WHEELCHAIR¬ÃS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
33728 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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 EXCEEDED HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS SET BY THE STANDARD. THE HEADLINER RETENTION PUSHPIN LOCATED ON THE HEADLINER ABOVE THE B-PILLAR TRIM ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLES NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD BE AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Complaints
2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
ID: 2075315POWER TRAIN
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
2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
ID: 2075314ENGINE
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
2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
ID: 2075313SERVICE BRAKES
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