2014 Ford Transit Connect Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body issues account for 44 of 127 complaints (35%) on the 2014 Ford Transit Connect, the highest share of any model year. Owners most often reported sliding door latch failures, tied to four related recalls, with median mileage at failure of 73,825 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 44
- 35% of 127
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 73,825 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Sliding door latches or plastic spring/plunger pins detach or crack, preventing the door from closing or opening unexpectedly.
- Rear windows and panoramic sunroof panels have detached or blown off at highway speed due to failed adhesive or seals.
- Rear seat frames and support brackets have broken while driving at low speed, causing the seat to lean or collapse.
- Water leaks through overhead light fixtures and sliding door panels, producing pooling water and mold odor inside the cabin.
- Owners reported difficulty getting recall parts (latch kits) and dealers refusing or delaying repairs for open recalls.
When 2014 Ford Transit Connect body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 31, 2015, latest Apr 3, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
- NHTSA 23V502000Jul 21, 2023Structure & Body112,225 vehicles
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.
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.
- NHTSA 20V331000Jun 8, 2020Structure & Body2,147,323 vehicles
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.
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.
- NHTSA 16V643000Sep 6, 2016Structure & Body2,046,297 vehicles
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.
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 replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
- NHTSA 14V777000Dec 5, 2014Structure & Body19,825 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the panel with proper materials, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S26.
Structure & Body complaints by Transit Connect model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford Transit Connect's body and structure reliable?
- NHTSA lists 44 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Transit Connect, or 35% of all complaints for that year, which is the highest share among the model years shown. Median mileage at failure was 73,825 miles.
- Does the 2014 Ford Transit Connect have a door latch recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 16V643000 covers 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles for a door latch component, and recall 23V502000 covers a cracking front door latch pawl on 2014-2016 models. A 2014-specific sliding door panel recall (14V777000) also applies.
- What is the most common structure complaint on the 2014 Transit Connect?
- Sample complaints most frequently describe sliding door latches or spring-loaded wedge receivers that fail and prevent the door from closing properly.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these structure complaints?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Transit Connect shows 0 crashes and 0 fires, though one sample complaint described a burn injury from a hot lower console, unrelated to the door latch issue.