2014 Ford Transit Connect Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 11%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 11% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,500 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver's side door of my vehicle will no longer latch. This problem appeared without any precipitating event, just ordinary use of the door. When I researched the problem online, I see that the Ford motor company has recalled vehicles of the same model and year with this problem. I consulted a Ford dealer about repair of the problem and they said that the recall did not apply to my car's VIN. They also told me that they had had a vehicle of the same model and year in their shop that very day with the same problem that was also not covered by the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366931, filed 2020-10, 77,180 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that he was unable to close the front driver’s side door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the driver’s side door latch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 79,006.”
NHTSA complaint #11433870, filed 2021-09, 79,006 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the sliding door did not latch. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11228912, filed 2019-07, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V502000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side door latch had detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11546770, filed 2023-09, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear passenger’s side sliding door unexpectedly opened. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear passenger’s side door latch had failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired under a recall related to the failure; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11729069, filed 2026-04, 97,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V502000Jul 21, 2023Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2014–2016
- 20V331000Jun 8, 2020Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2014–2016, Fiesta 2011–2014, Focus 2012–2015 +6 more
- 16V643000Sep 6, 2016Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2014–2016, Focus 2012–2015, Escape 2013–2015 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10056158May 1, 2014Ford: when driver's door is closed, a security feature prevents hood latch release cable from being pulled and releasing hood latch. Model 2014 transit connect.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
28 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology