2014 Ford Transit Connect Recall: Affected vehicles are equipped with sliding door panels that may have an…
NHTSA campaign 14V777000 · Structure · filed Dec 5, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Transit Connect | 2014 |
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Other campaigns involving Ford vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V777000 (manufacturer number 14S26). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.