2014 Ford Transit Connect Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 9%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 9% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 2 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.
“On april 12, 2015, attended a family funeral in tampa, fl. The Transit Connect started to shift hard at highway speed, it would make a clunk noise. The dealer claimed that rodents had damaged the wiring harness. It was replaced by my comprehensive insurance, but my powertrain problems have persisted to this date. I have submitted a document sent to white's transmission of sebring, fl with a historical account of the powertrain issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11408232, filed 2021-04, 27,000 miles“Possible bcm issue. The battery drains with the bcm fuse installed. The fuse pulled stops the battery drain issue. The batter was replaced and same issue occurs. Battery drain occurs overnight. Second issue. The transmission shifts rough between first and second gear, and bumps at highway speeds when accelerating. Have taken the vehicle to the dealer five times. Transmission overhauled, but issue continues. Have gotten transmission failure warning sign.”
NHTSA complaint #11245246, filed 2019-08, 43,000 miles“The transmission downshifted hard and up-shifted hard while the vehicle was in motion. The tachometer went out of control while the vehicle was in motion during city driving and upon start up. This was caused by a leak in the left front axle.”
NHTSA complaint #11080864, filed 2018-03, 22,000 miles“Vehicle was stationary. Transmission shift cable bushing fell out while shifting from park, transmission is stuck in park and cannot shift. Ford dealership will not sell the part.”
NHTSA complaint #11397560, filed 2021-02, 157,000 miles“While exiting traffic circle at slow speeds, transmission did not respond when accelerating out of the circle, and continued to be unresponsive after pulling to the side of the road. The road was a city thoroughfare with a 35 MPH speed limit. Dealer said that signicant damage was discovered upon inspection, probably due to a transmission overfill. As the transmission had not previously been serviced, this was certainly a factory issue. The vehicle was not under warranty, and no compensation was offered.”
NHTSA complaint #11230820, filed 2019-07, 124,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V413000Jun 10, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2013–2021, Escape 2013–2019, C-MAX 2013–2018 +2 more
- 21V376000May 24, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2013–2021
Related service bulletins
- 10210730Apr 26, 2022Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due…
- 10194434May 18, 2021Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due…
- 10189767Mar 10, 2021Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due…
- 10160931May 10, 2019On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was…
- 10127405Nov 2, 2017Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset…
- 10095624Feb 2, 2017Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f35 transmission and built on 1-jan-2014 and through 31-dec-2015 may exhibit harsh reverse engagement and harsh/delayed 3rd and 5th…
- 10057901Oct 17, 2014Ford: this tsb contain an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. Some 2014 ford transit connect vehicles are to update the pcm calibration and…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 5 | 42% |
| 2020 | 10 | 31% |
| 2019 | 24 | 46% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 3 | 11% |
| 2016 | 13 | 13% |
| 2015 | 9 | 14% |
| 2014 | 12 | 9% |
| 2013 | 7 | 22% |
| 2011 | 4 | 17% |
| 2010 | 8 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
28 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsFuel system
13 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