The Lemon IndexAll carsFordTransit Connect2014
2013
20152nd generation
32 owner complaints, first 3 years 23–25 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 1,200 and 36,000 miles (1,900–58,000 km) (the middle half of the 25 complaints, of all 32 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 23V502000 (latches/locks/linkages), 22V413000 (transmission & drivetrain) and 21V977000 (visibility) done? It has 15 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Any fuel smell, stalling or hard starts? On a hybrid or EV, any reduced-power warning or battery work?
- Do the wipers, washers, defrost and mirrors all work?
- Ford sent dealers 66 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “No service action is recommended for this condition”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Ford's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 32 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 36K miles (2K to 58K km) on the car (25 of all 32 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Lower center counsel where the drivers right leg (just under knee) touches becomes extremely hot while running the heat on high at a 2-4 fan speed. Caused a 2nd degree burn that required medical attention.
2014 Ford Transit Connect owner · NHTSA complaint 10680102
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 9.4M views · 2014–2023 Ford Transit Connect
- Transmission & shifter136K views
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- Windows, doors & mirrors50K views
2017 Ford Transit Connect drivers door latch replacementTCCustoms · 22K views · 3 videos - Steering & suspension44K views
2014 + FORD TRANSIT CONNECT STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTPANDYDIY · 24K views · 3 videos - Brakes & ABS42K views
2019 Ford Transit Connect rear brake pads and rotors replacementJabo The Mechanic · 35K views · 2 videos - Oil changes & service30K views
2019 & 2020 Ford Transit Connect Oil Change 2.0LBent and Broken · 22K views · 2 videos
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Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 66 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- No service action is recommended for this condition
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f35 transmission and built on 1-jan-2014 and…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 15
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2023
The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2022
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
- Visibility · recall issued 2021
An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which may result in the panel separating from the vehicle.
Show all 15 recalls
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2021 2.5L engines only
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2020
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.
- Visibility · recall issued 2020
An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.
- Engine · recall issued 2017 1.6L engines only
If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
- Visibility · recall issued 2016
The panoramic roof panel may have an inadequate bond to the vehicle, possibly resulting in the panel separating from the vehicle.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2016
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.
- Electrical · recall issued 2015
Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights.
- Seat belts · recall issued 2015
In the affected vehicles, the upper seat belt bolts may have been improperly torqued, allowing them to loosen over time.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2015
On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford …
- Body structure · recall issued 2014
This could cause the door panel to separate from the vehicle while driving.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2014
In the affected vehicles, the fuel and vapor lines may have been incorrectly installed in the engine compartment, allowing the two lines to make contact.
- Equipment · recall issued 2014
The affected vehicles may have a brake reservoir cap that does not have the required text advising owners which brake fluid the vehicle uses.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Ford Transit Connect recall, all years · All Ford recalls
Government investigations
- ClosedDoor latch failures2019–2022
- ClosedDoor latch failure2016
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,400–$2,600 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
Every Ford Transit Connect year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 11 Ford Transit Connect years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2014 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew about two-thirds as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 67; 100 is average, lower is better). The Ford Transit Connect year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2018.
What are the most common 2014 Ford Transit Connect problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (25%), fuel system (16%) and wipers & visibility (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Transit Connect have?
15 safety recalls (latest: latches/locks/linkages). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Ford Transit Connect get?
23 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Ford Transit Connect safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Transit Connect problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 1,200 and 36,000 miles (1,900–58,000 km) (the middle half of the 25 complaints, of all 32 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2014 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2014 Ford Transit Connect have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Ford Transit Connect cost in fuel a year?
About $2,400 to $2,600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Ford Transit Connect have?
1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Ford Transit Connect year is better than the 2014?
Nearby, the 2017 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a fifth as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2018 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works