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2014 Ford Transit Connect: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The newest campaign is 23V502000. NHTSA received the report on 21 Jul 2023. The NHTSA record gives the component Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 23V502000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.
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Recall campaigns

15 campaigns, newest first. 7,939,347 units in total.

  • 23V502000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
  • 22V413000Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
  • 21V977000Visibility / Fixed Panaramic Roof/Sky Light Assembly
  • 21V376000Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
  • 20V331000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
  • 20V260000Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
  • 17V209000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
  • 16V695000Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
  • 16V643000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
  • 15V406000Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
  • 15V050000Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
  • 15V005000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
  • 14V777000Structure / Body / Door
  • 14V703000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
  • 14V406000Equipment / Other / Labels

  1. 23V502000Received . 112,225 units.

    Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S36. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 22V413000Received . 2,925,968 units.

    Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S43. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 21V977000Received . 311 units.

    Visibility / Fixed Panaramic Roof/Sky Light Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Panoramic roof panel separation while driving can increase the risk of an injury or crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 16V-695. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S35.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S35. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 21V376000Received . 192,080 units.

    Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S24.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S24. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 20V331000Received . 2,147,323 units.

    Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 20V260000Received . 5,088 units.

    Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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, separation from the vehicle.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S22. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 17V209000Received . 208,584 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 17S09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 16V695000Received . 887 units.

    Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 the panel separating from the vehicle.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S35.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S35. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 16V643000Received . 2,046,297 units.

    Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 15V406000Received . 184,519 units.

    Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C03.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15C03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 15V050000Received . 16,091 units.

    Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original seatbelt fasteners with properly torqued fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S03.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 15V005000Received . 54,543 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14S30, 15S13. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  13. 14V777000Received . 19,825 units.

    Structure / Body / Door

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 paint primer. This could cause the door panel to separate from the vehicle while driving.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the panel with proper materials, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S26.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14S26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  14. 14V703000Received . 25,238 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 contact.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Contact between the two lines may result in abrasion and a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line routing. If the fuel line has been routed incorrectly, it will be replaced and routed correctly. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S24.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14S24. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  15. 14V406000Received . 368 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without the correct brake reservoir label on the cap someone may add the wrong brake fluid, causing damage to the brake system seals, resulting in brake fluid leaks, lengthened stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford has notified owners. Dealers will replace the brake reservoir cap with a correct one, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C06.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14C06. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
RQ19005Recall queryDoor Latch FailuresLatches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch19 Dec 20197 Feb 202220V177000
PE16001Preliminary evaluationDoor Latch FailureLatches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch16 Jan 201629 Oct 201616V643000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20102
  2. 20111
  3. 20121
  4. 20134
  5. 201415
  6. 201510
  7. 201610
  8. 20176
  9. 20186
  10. 20198
  11. 20208
  12. 20214
  13. 20221

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2014 Ford Transit Connect: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/transit-connect/2014/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect?
7,939,347 units in 15 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford Transit Connect have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns for the Ford Transit Connect, model years 2010 to 2022. 15 of them name the 2014 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect open?
No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.