2014 Ford Transit Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Transit years
- Not enough data 13th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Transit. That ranks 13th out of 15 Transit model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 33%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Ford Transit problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 33% | 46,789 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Ford Transit recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Seats
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
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…
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…
Other Ford Transit years
← 2001 Transit · 2015 Transit →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Transit | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Transit | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Transit | 4 | 4 |
| 2024 Transit | 28 | 10 |
| 2023 Transit | 59 | 18 |
| 2022 Transit | 39 | 16 |
| 2021 Transit | 24 | 4 |
| 2020 Transit | 84 | 9 |
| 2019 Transit | 37 | 9 |
| 2018 Transit | 58 | 14 |
| 2017 Transit | 98 | 18 |
| 2016 Transit | 156 | 21 |
| 2015 Transit | 193 | 26 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 |
| 2001 Transit | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Transit?
Owners most often report power train, structure, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Ford Transit?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Ford Transit a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Transit model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.