2014 Ford Transit Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#12 most-complained of 12 Transit years
The 2014 Ford Transit has just 3 complaints and 3 recalls on file, with a complaint index of 0, ranking it 12th of 12 model years — the lowest complaint volume in the lineup. There's no verdict assigned due to limited data, but the numbers suggest few reported issues.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2014 Ford Transit problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body1 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (33%)
What owners report
- Owners report a lengthy wait for parts to complete a powertrain-related recall repair, with one owner noting the delay exceeded what they considered reasonable.
- A door latch recall repair was delayed for roughly 14 months after being issued, with one vehicle reaching 45,000 miles before being fixed.
- Rear tempered glass window reportedly shattered on its own while the vehicle was parked, at 46,789 miles, with a frost-like coating noted on the glass beforehand and a loud noise described as similar to a gunshot.
2014 Ford Transit recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V333000Apr 29, 2019Structure & Body544 vehicles
Seats
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.
- NHTSA 19V313000Apr 18, 2019Structure & Body2,080 vehicles
Seats
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.
- NHTSA 19V271000Apr 3, 2019Other4 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
2014 compared with other Transit years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford Transit reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 3 complaints and 3 recalls for the 2014 Transit, giving it a complaint index of 0 — the lowest of any Transit model year with data. No official verdict has been assigned due to the small number of complaints.
- What problems does the 2014 Ford Transit have?
- The few complaints on file involve Structure & Body issues (a door latch recall delay and a shattered rear window), and a Transmission & Powertrain complaint about a delayed recall part.
- Does the 2014 Ford Transit have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Transit, all related to Structure & Body or Other components, including issues with aftermarket foldaway seats and wheelchair lift positioning switches. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2014 Transit compare to other Transit years?
- The 2014 Transit ranks 12th out of 12 model years by complaint volume, with a complaint index of 0, far below years like 2015 (index 100) and 2016 (index 91), which carry the Avoid verdict.