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2014 Ford Transit Connect recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 15
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 127
Latest campaign: Jul 21, 2023

Recall summary by component15

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Latches/locks/linkages	3	Jul 21, 2023	23V502000 20V331000 16V643000
Visibility	3	Dec 16, 2021	21V977000 20V260000 16V695000
Power train	2	Jun 10, 2022	22V413000 21V376000
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Jan 9, 2015	15V005000 14V703000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Mar 27, 2017	17V209000
Electrical system	1	Jun 24, 2015	15V406000
Seat belts	1	Jan 30, 2015	15V050000
Structure	1	Dec 5, 2014	14V777000
Equipment	1	Jul 2, 2014	14V406000

Safety recalls15

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 21, 2023Latest campaign


Jul 21, 202323V502000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V502000 What's wrong 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. Risk An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V502000 · Jul 21, 2023
Jun 10, 202222V413000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V413000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
Dec 16, 202121V977000	Visibility: fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly Panoramic roof panel separation while driving can increase the risk of an injury or crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V977000 What's wrong 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. Risk Panoramic roof panel separation while driving can increase the risk of an injury or crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V977000 · Dec 16, 2021
May 24, 202121V376000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V376000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V376000 · May 24, 2021
Jun 8, 202020V331000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V331000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V331000 · Jun 8, 2020
May 8, 202020V260000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V260000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V260000 · May 8, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component127

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127Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Structure	28	22	0	0	0
Unknown or other	23	18	1	0	1
Electrical system	18	14	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	14	11	0	0	0
Power train	12	9	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	11	9	0	1	0
Engine	8	6	0	1	0
Visibility/wiper	7	6	0	0	0
Steering	7	6	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	7	6	0	0	0
Back over prevention	4	3	1	0	1
Seats	3	2	0	0	0
Visibility	3	2	0	0	0
Wheels	3	2	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	2	0	0	0

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 06/22/2026 · ODI 11745610
Unknown or other
“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.”
Filed 06/12/2026 · ODI 11743695
Visibility/wiper
“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…”
Filed 05/25/2026 · ODI 11739968

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2014 Ford Transit Connect recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Transit Connect have?

NHTSA lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The most recent, 23V502000 (reported July 21, 2023), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2014 Ford Transit Connect recalls for?

The largest group is latches/locks/linkages, with 3 campaigns. Others: visibility (3), power train (2), fuel system, gasoline (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Ford Transit Connect?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 127 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Ford Transit Connect?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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