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2014 Ford Transit Connect Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 15 NHTSA recalls and 125 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Ford Transit Connect

The 2014 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Buyer Beware — 2014 Ford Transit Connect

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

15
NHTSA Recalls
15 recalls on record
125
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2014 Ford Transit Connect (15)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V977000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V331000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V260000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V376000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V050000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V643000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V209000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V695000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V406000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V777000

Showing 10 of 15 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2014 Ford Transit Connect

Based on 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Structure
25
Unknown Or Other
16
Latches/locks/linkages
13
Electrical System
13
Power Train
11
Fuel/propulsion System
9
Steering
7
Engine
7
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Ford Transit Connect — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2014 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 24 complaints 2012 26 complaints 2013 32 complaints 2014 125 complaints 2015 65 complaints 2016 102 complaints 2017 27 complaints 2018 21 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2014 Ford Transit Connect

Is the 2014 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Ford Transit Connect has 15 recalls and 125 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Transit Connect have?
The 2014 Ford Transit Connect has 15 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Transit Connect?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect are: Structure, Unknown Or Other, Latches/locks/linkages, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2014 Ford Transit Connect safe to buy?
The 2014 Ford Transit Connect has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 15 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Transit Connect should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Transit Connect are: 2010, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014, 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.