2014 Ford Transit: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on record; most reports concern structure.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Rear tempered glass window exploded. Rear window has thin surface/hoar frost ice coating on it. Was parked in driveway with rear window facing east. Temps at night were 28 f and when sun hit rear window it exploded. Sounded like a gun shot. Vehicle was parked.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Oct 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v408000 (power train) however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer, bob moore ford 8948 s I-35 service road, oklahoma city, ok, 73149 was contacted and confirmed that the parts would not be available until early 2018. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts would not be available until 2018. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2017
“A recall was issued in september 2016 for a recall on a faulty door latch which had caused injury. To date we have not been notified of a replacement part being available. The dealer cannot give us any details of when this part will be available. I think 14 months is long enough. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. *js”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2016
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Is the 2014 Ford Transit reliable?
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2014 Ford Transit. The most complained-about area is structure.
Does the 2014 Ford Transit have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment adaptive/mobility. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.