CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Ford Transit Connect has 15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (28 reports).
2014 Ford Transit Connect recalls
Front Door Latch May Crack, Door Could Open While Driving
The front door latch pawl, a small part inside the door latch, may crack.
Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement
A bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or detach on certain 2013-2021 Ford vehicles.
Roof Panel Can Separate While Driving, Risking Crash
A panoramic fixed-glass roof panel may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, so the panel can separate from the vehicle while you are driving.
Shifter Bushing May Fail, Allowing Unintended Vehicle Movement
The bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or come loose.
Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving
A component in the door latches can break, making a door difficult to latch or causing the driver or a passenger to think a door is closed when it is not.
Roof Panel Can Separate While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
The panoramic fixed-glass roof may have an improper bond to the vehicle body.
Low Coolant Can Crack Engine Head and Cause Fire
Some vehicles with a 1.6L turbocharged engine may have a problem that allows the engine to run with too little coolant.
Roof Panel Can Separate While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Some 2014 Transit Connect vans, built between October 2013 and July 2014 with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof, may have a roof panel that is not bonded adequately to the vehicle.
Door Latch May Break, Leaving Door Unsecured While Driving
A component inside the door latch can break.
Dashboard Warnings May Fail, Hiding Low Tire or Airbag Alerts
The instrument panel cluster can stop working because of a software incompatibility.
Front Seat Belts May Loosen, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Some 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles built between November 6, 2013 and September 20, 2014 may have had the upper front seat belt anchor bolts improperly tightened at the factory.
Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall the Engine Without Warning
Improper nickel plating of components inside the fuel pump can cause the pump to fail.
Most common 2014 Ford Transit Connect problems
Problem areas named in the 128 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 28 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 14 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 |
| Steering | 7 |
What owners report
unknown causes diseyness drowsyness falling asleep while driving havient been well for months changed to diffrent van and she is falling asleep now. when driving the old van with windows open she didnt have the systems as bad. from Bruce Rebel for .. she says started out by draining of energy. weakness, and tired all the time. slow cognitive processing. headaches. not feeling well and falling asleep while driving only in this van. nm0ge9g72e1163013
The backup camera on the Ford Transit Connect 2014 has failed, making the vehicle unsafe, particularly for backing over pedestrians or small children difficult to see in mirrors. We see that recalls on the backup camera have been issued for models 2015 and later, but it is apparent that this is an issue for earlier models as well. Please require that Ford address the problem with all models.
Back up camera cuts off at random times when backing or is not available at all. There is a recall our 2015 Tranist Connect for this issues but no recall issued on the 2014 model year. We basically cannot safely back up in this van.
This here is the continuation of complain # 11736595 and Ford case # 01747943. The aim is to inform NHTSA and Ford that this issue at hand is already a recall from other years on the same car model, materialized by NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V192 and Ford Recall Number: 22S20. There is no need to identify if this issue can be recalled, it was already identified as necessary in the past. Yet, this one VIN here was left out from the list. The images attached here will show: water dripping from center mirror on dashboard, windshield fog on just about every morning and drive without AC and a video (available) showing windshield glass completely off from its adhesive. Solution offered is having Fo
I had a chat with FORD explaining the full set of details. Will need to upload chat file.
2014 Ford Transit Connect questions
Does the 2014 Ford Transit Connect have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect: Front Door Latch May Crack, Door Could Open While Driving; Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement; Roof Panel Can Separate While Driving, Risking Crash; Shifter Bushing May Fail, Allowing Unintended Vehicle Movement; Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Transit Connect?
Based on 128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (28), Unknown Or Other (24), Electrical System (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Ford Transit Connect has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.