2014 Ford Transit Connect latches/locks/linkages problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2014 Ford Transit Connect — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear passenger’s side sliding door unexpectedly opened. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that…”
filed Apr 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced at a local dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the recall was still present on the VIN. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was repaired…”
filed Nov 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latchingCampaign 23V502000 · Jul 21, 2023
- These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or…Campaign 20V331000 · Jun 8, 2020
- A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or…Campaign 16V643000 · Sep 6, 2016
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Transit Connect years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Transit Connect | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 Transit Connect | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Transit Connect | 10 | 15% |
| 2013 Transit Connect | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Transit Connect | 4 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.