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Ford Transit Connect 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

128Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
15Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
6Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure28 complaints

28 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V777000.

Unknown Or Other24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V406000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages14 complaints

14 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V643000, 20V331000, 23V502000.

Fuel and Propulsion System13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V703000, 15V005000.

Power Train12 complaints

12 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V376000, 22V413000.

Engine10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V209000.

Visibility10 complaints

10 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V695000, 20V260000, 21V977000.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V050000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V406000Reported July 2, 2014 - 368 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 368 vehicles across all affected models.

14V703000Reported November 5, 2014 - 25,238 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 25,238 vehicles across all affected models.

14V777000Reported December 5, 2014 - 19,825 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 19,825 vehicles across all affected models.

15V005000Reported January 9, 2015 - 54,543 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 54,543 vehicles across all affected models.

15V050000Reported January 30, 2015 - 16,091 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 16,091 vehicles across all affected models.

15V406000Reported June 24, 2015 - 184,519 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 184,519 vehicles across all affected models.

16V643000Reported September 6, 2016 - 2,046,297 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,046,297 vehicles across all affected models.

16V695000Reported September 27, 2016 - 887 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on September 27, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 887 vehicles across all affected models.

17V209000Reported March 27, 2017 - 208,584 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 208,584 vehicles across all affected models.

20V260000Reported May 8, 2020 - 5,088 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 5,088 vehicles across all affected models.

20V331000Reported June 8, 2020 - 2,147,323 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 2,147,323 vehicles across all affected models.

21V376000Reported May 24, 2021 - 192,080 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 192,080 vehicles across all affected models.

21V977000Reported December 16, 2021 - 311 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 311 vehicles across all affected models.

22V413000Reported June 10, 2022 - 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 2,925,968 vehicles across all affected models.

23V502000Reported July 21, 2023 - 112,225 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 112,225 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE16001Opened January 16, 2016 - Closed October 29, 2016

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V643000.

PE16001Opened January 16, 2016 - Closed October 29, 2016

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V643000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20143
201513
20166
201710
20186
201915
202014
202114
202211
202312
20246
20258
202610
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.