2014 Ford Transit Connect: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 6, 2023 · Lights · 148,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving with the low-beam headlights activated, the low-beam headlights became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to replace the bulbs. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the wiring connector was burned on the passenger’s side. The contact called another independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Lights · 50,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford transit connect. While driving 60 MPH, the low beam headlights failed to produce adequate lighting past sixty feet. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to irish hills ford (10405 brooklyn rd, brooklyn, mi 49230, (517) 592-2112) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2017 · Lights · 36,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford transit connect. While driving through a construction zone at night, the high beams were turned on, but failed to illuminate correctly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto electrical shop where it was diagnosed with a faulty head light switch that needed replacement. The switch was replaced, but the failure persisted. They vehicle was taken back to the auto electrical shop were it was diagnosed with a second switch that needed replacement. The second headlight switch was replaced, but the failure still persisted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 6,000 miles · FL

The ford 2014 interior dashboard lighting is always on, and very often at night due to this condition I forget to turn on my driving lights, making for a hazardous situation. Because the instruments (speedometer, tachometer, fuel and temp gauge) are nested in deep bezels ford had to illuminate them during the day to make them visible in daylight. Ford transit connect without auto-headlights have this unsafe condition that fools the driver into thinking that the headlights are on at night when in fact they are not.

Filed Oct 25, 2014 · 39 miles · DC

Headlights aim at ground approx 30-40 ft in front of vehicle. Can not see beyond that at night. Took back to dealer and they adjusted them so now I can see about 2-3 car lengths in front of me at any speed. Dealer said they were fine even the way they were. I have had 2 close call events, one involving a pedestrian, I want this to be on record for the time when it is not just a close call and I actually hit someone. L am also reporting this to my insurance company. The dealer is autofair of manchester, nh.