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2014 Ford Transit problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2014 Ford Transit — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Transit years?

Transit NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted267 complaints2001: 1 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 267 complaints2016: 208 complaints2017: 130 complaints2018: 74 complaints2019: 44 complaints2020: 105 complaints2021: 32 complaints2022: 52 complaints2023: 74 complaints2024: 35 complaints2025: 3 complaints2026: 5 complaints
Transit NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Ford Transit problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure133%
Transmission133%
Visibility & Wipers133%

Does the 2014 Ford Transit have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V333000SeatsApril 29, 2019 · 544 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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.

19V313000SeatsApril 18, 2019 · 2,080 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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.

19V271000OtherApril 3, 2019 · 4 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 2, 2016

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · October 27, 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 3, 2017

2014 Ford Transit — common questions

Is the 2014 Ford Transit reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2014 Ford Transit have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Ford Transit. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford Transit years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Transit years to avoid are 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2018, 2023. The cleanest record among Transit years belongs to 2001.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.