2014 Ford Transit Connect problems and recalls

Owners have filed 127 complaints on the 2014 Ford Transit Connect, and NHTSA has issued 15 recalls. The most cited component is the Structure (28 complaints).

127
Complaints
15
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
2
Injuries
41.8
Severity index

Severity index 41.8 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 41.8p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 121 of 139 by severity index among 2014 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 13% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2014 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

StructureStructure: 28 complaints (22.0%)28 22%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 23 complaints (18.1%)23 18%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 18 complaints (14.2%)18 14%Latches/Locks/LinkagesLatches/Locks/Linkages: 14 complaints (11.0%)14 11%Power TrainPower Train: 12 complaints (9.4%)12 9%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 11 complaints (8.7%)11 9%EngineEngine: 8 complaints (6.3%)8 6%Visibility/WiperVisibility/Wiper: 7 complaints (5.5%)7 6%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
STRUCTURE2822.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2318.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1814.2%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1411.0%
POWER TRAIN129.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM118.7%
ENGINE86.3%
VISIBILITY/WIPER75.5%

Complaints filed per year

08152014: 32015: 132016: 62017: 102018: 62019: 152020: 142021: 142022: 112023: 122024: 62025: 82026: 9 (partial year)1415161718191520212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20143
201513
20166
201710
20186
201915
202014
202114
202211
202312
20246
20258
2026 (year to date)9
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (26 against 39).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V97700016/12/2021VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLYFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which may result in the panel separating from the vehicle.
20V33100008/06/2020LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recal
20V26000008/05/2020VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases,
21V37600024/05/2021POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
15V05000030/01/2015SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to September 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the upper seat belt bolts may have been improperly torqued, allowing them to loosen over time.
16V64300006/09/2016LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching
17V20900027/03/2017ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system,
16V69500027/09/2016VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured October 4, 2013, to July 14, 2014 and equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. The panoramic roof panel may have an inadequate bond to the vehicle, possibly resulting in
15V40600024/06/2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 11, 2014, to July 2, 2015. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster
14V77700005/12/2014STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect cargo vans manufactured August 9, 2013, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with sliding door panels that may have an improper bond strength between the plastic panel and pa
15V00500009/01/2015FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPFord Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford
14V40600002/07/2014EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, through May 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake reservoir cap that does not have the required text advising owners which brake fluid the vehicle uses.
14V70300005/11/2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to July 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fuel and vapor lines may have been incorrectly installed in the engine compartment, allowing the two lines to make
22V41300010/06/2022POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
23V50200021/07/2023LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.

Other Ford Transit Connect model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.