Model year guide

2010 Ford Transit Connect

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Ford Transit Connect is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 171 on record.

2010 Ford Transit Connect — representative photo
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2010 Ford Transit Connect at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined23 mpg
Typical price$8,100

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2010 Ford Transit Connect recalls 2

Equipment Adaptive/mobility NHTSA Campaign #12V169000 · 17/04/2012

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’S OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.

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 NHTSA Campaign #10V316000 · 07/07/2010

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 …

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2010 Ford Transit Connect MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,650

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2010 Ford Transit Connect worth?

Low
$5,400
Typical price
$8,100
High
$10,700

From 171 comparable 2010 Ford Transit Connect listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Ford Transit Connect costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,250
Fuel only$13,250
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Ford Transit Connect trims & engines on record

Trims
Cargo Van XLT · Cargo Van XL · Wagon XLT · XL
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 136 hp

2010 Ford Transit Connect vehicles on record

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2010 Ford Transit Connect — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Ford Transit Connect have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Ford Transit Connect get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Ford Transit Connect at about 23 mpg combined (22 city / 25 highway).

How much is a 2010 Ford Transit Connect worth?

Comparable 2010 Ford Transit Connect listings run roughly $5,400–$10,700, typically around $8,100 (from 171 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.