2014 Ford Transit Connect Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 8% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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 side back seat slider door fell right off. Onto the ground and my foot. When I went to open the door from the outside using the handle. The motor and electrical for the rear wiper have broken at least twice. The paint is spontaneously coming off of the vehicle in small spots all over”
NHTSA complaint #11131105, filed 2018-09, 60,000 miles“We have four very young children who ride in the rear of our seven passenger Transit Connect in an area of tennessee where winter temps frequently dip into the single digits and often below zero. Our heater for the rear passengers has never worked. We have had the van back to the dealer twice. Still no rear heat.”
NHTSA complaint #10706465, filed 2015-04, 370 miles“Perhaps not a safety hazard, but the rear area of the 7 passenger is not heated, causing discomfort to passengers and pets. Actually, the rear heater blows cold air. Two dealerships have inspected my vehicle (5800 miles) and both reported that the design is, inadequate , poor , not thought out , crappy and so on. That was the only explanation they could tender. I have posted this situation of the Transit Connect forum and have noted that others are experiencing the same problem. I just paid $32,000 for a new vehicle that has a totally inadequate rear heating system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10669599, filed 2015-01“The contact's employer owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the panoramic roof panel detached on the passenger’s side but remained attached to the driver's side. The detached panoramic roof panel struck the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, who determined that the panoramic roof panel was not adequately bonded to the vehicle. The contact was informed that the panoramic roof panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11633746, filed 2025-01, 147,219 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. When driving various speeds during rainy weather conditions, the driver side windshield wiper failed to clear the windshield. As a result, the contact's vision was obstructed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the wipers were operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5.”
NHTSA complaint #10721140, filed 2015-05, 5 milesRelated recalls
- 21V977000Dec 16, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2014
- 20V260000May 8, 2020Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2014–2017
- 16V695000Sep 27, 2016Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured October 4, 2013, to July 14, 2014 and equipped with a…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2014
Related service bulletins
- 10205001Mar 11, 2021Panoramic roof panel blind inoperative, buckled and/or stuck
- 10183416Nov 6, 2020Some 2014-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on/or after 01-Feb-2013 may exhibit water dripping into the passenger front footwell. This may be due to an excessive gap in the…
- 10205019Mar 29, 20162.5L - Air conditioning (A/C) inoperative fand/or message center ambient air temperature display inaccurate - DTCS P0073, P0074, and/or U0422
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter…
- 10057041Sep 1, 2014Ford: the wrong tinted 2nd row and/or tinted rear glass instead of dark/privacy glass was placed on some vans that was built due to part number. Model 2014 transit connect.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 16% |
| 2019 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 6 | 21% |
| 2016 | 22 | 21% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 35% |
| 2011 | 6 | 25% |
| 2010 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
28 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 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 29, 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