DecodedCars2010 Ford Transit Connect
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2010 models.
- Class
- Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- Transit-Connect Xlt/Wagon - Cargo
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 23 combined · 22 city / 25 hwy
- Length
- 181.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3,360 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Overview
The 2010 Ford Transit Connect is a special purpose vehicle offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 181 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,360 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (22 city / 25 highway), for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit-Connect Xlt/Wagon - Cargo | 181.1 in | 70.9 in | 79.1 in | 115 in | 59.1 / 61.4 in | 3,360 lb | 55/45 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 25 / 23 | – | $2,900 | 386 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2010 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect under the current (2011+) test program.
Recalls (2)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Apr 17, 2012
NHTSA campaign 12V169000 · 34 vehicles
- Problem
- 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 LIFTÂS 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 WHEELCHAIRÂS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
- Fix
- 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.
Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars · Jul 7, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V316000 · 33,728 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2010 Ford Transit Connect is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2010 Ford Transit Connect buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 5 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Power Train — 5 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Service Brakes — 3 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 94,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Transit Connect years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Transit Connect | 26 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Transit Connect | 26 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 6 |
| 2021 Transit Connect | 26 | 189.4 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 12 |
| 2020 Transit Connect | 26 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 8 | 32 |
| 2019 Transit Connect | 26 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 8 | 51 |
| 2018 Transit Connect | 23 | 189.4 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 22 |
| 2017 Transit Connect | 23 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 6 | 28 |
| 2016 Transit Connect | 25 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 10 | 104 |
| 2015 Transit Connect | 25 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 11 | 66 |
| 2014 Transit Connect | 25 | 189.4 in | Not rated | 15 | 124 |
| 2013 Transit Connect | 23 | 181.1 in | Not rated | 4 | 25 |
| 2012 Transit Connect | 23 | 181.1 in | Not rated | 1 | 15 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →