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2010 Ford Transit Connect Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, affecting other and structure & body. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Ford dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Apr 17, 2012
Owner complaints
42

All 2010 Ford Transit Connect recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 12V169000Apr 17, 2012Other34 vehicles

    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 liftâ’s 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 wheelchairâ’s 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.

  2. NHTSA 10V316000Jul 7, 2010Structure & Body33,728 vehicles

    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.

    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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Transit Connect have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, covering other and structure & body.
Are 2010 Ford Transit Connect recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2010 Ford Transit Connect?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 12V169000, reported Apr 17, 2012, concerning the other.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.