2014 Ford Transit Connect structure problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2014 Ford Transit Connect — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed in the highway, the rear passenger's side plastic sliding door panel separated from the vehicle and flew off. The contact was able to retrieve the door panel. Additionally, the contact stated that…”
filed Jul 30, 2025
“contacted local ford dealership for recall repairs (Johnson City Ford). they state there are not any recalls for a 2014 ford transit connect and would not schedule the repairs.”
filed Nov 27, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles are equipped with sliding door panels that may have an improper bond…Campaign 14V777000 · Dec 5, 2014
Related service bulletins
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle…
SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2023
Structure problems in other Transit Connect years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Transit Connect | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 Transit Connect | 14 | 13% |
| 2015 Transit Connect | 13 | 20% |
| 2013 Transit Connect | 4 | 13% |
| 2012 Transit Connect | 2 | 8% |
| 2011 Transit Connect | 1 | 4% |
| 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.