# Recalls that may apply to the 2014 Ford Transit Connect A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [23V502000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V502000.md), 2023-07-21: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. 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. - [22V413000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V413000.md), 2022-06-10: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER 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. - [21V977000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V977000.md), 2021-12-16: VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY. 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. - [21V376000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V376000.md), 2021-05-24: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER 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. - [20V331000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V331000.md), 2020-06-08: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. 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. - [20V260000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V260000.md), 2020-05-08: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. 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. - [17V209000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V209000.md), 2017-03-27: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 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. Built 2013\-06\-13 to 2014\-12\-14. - [16V695000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V695000.md), 2016-09-27: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. 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. Built 2013\-10\-04 to 2014\-07\-14. - [16V643000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V643000.md), 2016-09-06: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. 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. Built 2013\-08\-01 to 2016\-02\-01. - [15V406000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V406000.md), 2015-06-24: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 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." Built 2014\-05\-10 to 2015\-07\-02. - [15V050000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V050000.md), 2015-01-30: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. 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. Built 2013\-11\-06 to 2014\-09\-20. - [15V005000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V005000.md), 2015-01-09: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 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. Built 2013\-11\-11 to 2014\-08\-29. - [14V777000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V777000.md), 2014-12-05: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. 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. Built 2013\-08\-09 to 2014\-09\-20. - [14V703000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V703000.md), 2014-11-05: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 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. Built 2013\-08\-01 to 2014\-07\-10. - [14V406000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V406000.md), 2014-07-02: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 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." Built 2014\-03\-01 to 2014\-05\-15. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2022311](/recalls/tc/2022311.md), 2022-06-13: Powertrain. Issue: On certain vehicles, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly. Safety Risk: Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission shifter cable bushing and install a protective service cap. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked. - [2021776](/recalls/tc/2021776.md), 2021-12-17: Structure. Issue: On certain vehicles built with a panoramic vista roof, the roof glass may not be properly attached. Over time, the glass can become loose and cause wind noise and water leaks. Eventually, it could separate from the vehicle completely. Note: This recall is an expansion of Ford recall 16S35 \(Transport Canada recall no. 2016\-474\). Safety Risk: A glass roof that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford dealer to remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof glass. - [2021309](/recalls/tc/2021309.md), 2021-05-24: Powertrain. Issue: On certain vehicles, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L engine and 6F35 \(6 speed\) transmission. Safety Risk: Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the transmission shifter cable bushing and install a protective service cap. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked. - [2017184](/recalls/tc/2017184.md), 2017-03-29: Engine. On certain vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines, low coolant level could lead to localized overheating of the cylinder head, which could cause a fire. This could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a coolant level sensor and supporting hardware and software. Note: Until repair parts are available, owners should regularly check engine coolant level and top up as necessary. Also note for Fiesta, only the ST model vehicles are affected. - [2016474](/recalls/tc/2016474.md), 2016-09-27: Structure. On certain vehicles, the bond securing the panoramic glass roof panel to the vehicle may be deficient. Reduced adhesion could allow water entry, excessive noise and could cause the fixed glass panel to completely detach from the vehicle. If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, the glass panel could possibly strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will remove, clean and reinstall the panoramic roof panel to ensure proper adhesion. - [2016432](/recalls/tc/2016432.md), 2016-09-06: Structure. On certain vehicles, the pawl spring tab in the side door latch could break. This condition typically will prevent the door from latching. In certain situations where the door is able to be closed, the door may be partially latched and could unlatch while driving. This could increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant seated next to the door, or result in damage to property. Correction: If a door will not latch, dealers will replace all four door latches with a more robust part. Note: A door that is partially latched can cause the courtesy light to remain on, set a door ajar message in the instrument cluster and sound a door ajar chime to alert the driver that there is a door latch problem. - [2015278](/recalls/tc/2015278.md), 2015-06-23: Lights And Instruments. Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101 \- Location and Identification of Controls and Displays. The instrument cluster may not display safety warning lamps/messages, and sound chimes when the ignition key is first turned on, contrary to the requirements of the standard. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster. - [2015176](/recalls/tc/2015176.md), 2015-04-28: Fuel System. On certain vehicles, improper nickel plating of certain fuel pump internal components could contaminate the pump, potentially resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. This could result in a no\-start condition, or an engine stall without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the Fuel Delivery Module \(FDM\). - [2014501](/recalls/tc/2014501.md), 2014-11-05: Fuel System. On certain vehicles, fuel lines may have been improperly routed and may wear over time, potentially causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, correct fuel line routing. - [2014134](/recalls/tc/2014134.md), 2014-04-15: Visual System. Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205 \- Glazing Materials. The lower edge of the center sun\-shade area of the windshield is not marked in accordance with the requirements of the standard. Correction: No corrective recall action is required as this technical non\-compliance is deemed to be non\-safety related. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. JSON: [/v1/vehicles/2014_ford_transit-connect/recalls](/v1/vehicles/2014_ford_transit-connect/recalls) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%202014%20Ford%20Transit%20Connect&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fmakes%2Fford%2Ftransit-connect%2F2014%2Frecalls&vehicle=2014%20Ford%20Transit%20Connect)