2014 Ford Transit Connect Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 22 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 17% of its 127 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 49,384 miles. A related recall (15V406000) covers instrument panel software on 2014-2015 Transit Connect and Escape vehicles built in a specific production window.
- Electrical System complaints
- 22
- 17% of 127
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 49,384 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Instrument cluster and dashboard lights fail intermittently, sometimes going fully dark or unreadable, especially in hot weather.
- Headlights and high beams reportedly fail to illuminate properly at night, with no warning light to alert the driver.
- Owners describe blown fuses tied to the rear window wiper and backup camera, sometimes paired with the ABS light, hill assist light, or loss of power steering.
- A body control module issue was linked to overnight battery drain that stopped only when the BCM fuse was pulled.
- One owner reported the horn stopped working intermittently before failing completely.
- A wire harness was found abraded where it passed through a body opening, causing tail light and cargo dome light flickering.
When 2014 Ford Transit Connect electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 3, 2015, latest Jun 22, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
- NHTSA 15V406000Jun 24, 2015Electrical System184,519 vehicles
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."
Risk: 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: 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.
Electrical System complaints by Transit Connect model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 201010 (24%)
- 20115 (21%)
- 20124 (15%)
- 20135 (16%)
- 201422 (17%)
- 20156 (9%)
- 201614 (13%)
- 20175 (18%)
- 20183 (14%)
- 20195 (10%)
- 20201 (3%)
- 20210 (0%)
- 20222 (33%)
- 20230 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2014 Ford Transit Connect?
- NHTSA lists 22 electrical system complaints for this year, making up 17% of all 127 complaints filed for the 2014 Transit Connect.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2014 Ford Transit Connect?
- Yes. Recall 15V406000 covers 2014-2015 Transit Connect and Escape vehicles built between May 11, 2014 and July 2, 2015, and Ford updated the instrument panel software as the remedy.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on this model year is 49,384 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries reported among the electrical system complaints for the 2014 Transit Connect.