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2014 Ford Transit Connect visibility problems

10 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
8%
typical mileage
60,000
crashes
0
recalls
3

Which part fails

  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Transit Connect visibility problems in other years

201020152022

Related recalls

Visibility: fixed panaramic roof/sky light assemblyReported December 16, 2021 · 311 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which may result in the panel separating from the vehicle.
Risk
Panoramic roof panel separation while driving can increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 16V‑695. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S35.

Recall number 21V977000 · Recall details

Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyReported May 8, 2020 · 5,088 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.
Risk
If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22.

Recall number 20V260000 · Recall details

Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyReported September 27, 2016 · 887 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured October 4, 2013, to July 14, 2014 and equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. The panoramic roof panel may have an inadequate bond to the vehicle, possibly resulting in the panel separating from the vehicle.
Risk
If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S35.

Recall number 16V695000 · Recall details

What 2014 Ford Transit Connect owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 25, 2026 · Visibility · FL

This here is the continuation of complain # 11736595 and Ford case # 01747943. The aim is to inform the federal safety agency and Ford that this issue at hand is already a recall from other years on the same car model, materialized by the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V192 and Ford Recall Number: 22S20. There is no need to identify if this issue can be recalled, it was already identified as necessary in the past. Yet, this one VIN here was left out from the list. The images attached here will show: water dripping from center mirror on dashboard, windshield fog on just about every morning and drive without AC and a video (available) showing windshield glass completely off from its adhesive. Solution offered is having Ford to also include this and other related VINs to its recall 22S20 or create a new near identical recall.

Filed May 8, 2026 · Steering, Visibility · FL

I had a chat with FORD explaining the full set of details. Will need to upload chat file.

Filed Jan 2, 2025 · Visibility · 147,219 miles · VA

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. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V695000 (Visibility); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was 147,219.

Filed Aug 28, 2020 · Visibility · 120,000 miles · FL

Sun visor bar internally cracked possibly from sun and causes the visor to drop down suddenly while driving, dangerously obscuring view.

Filed Sep 24, 2018 · Body, Visibility · 60,000 miles · MI

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

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Visibility · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford transit connect. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v491000 (visibility); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Body, Visibility · 30,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford transit connect. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the rear driver's side window detached from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the glue that was used to secure the window failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v777000 (structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 23, 2015 · Visibility · 5 miles · WA

Tl* 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.

Filed Apr 18, 2015 · Visibility · 370 miles · TN

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.

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Visibility · MO

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. Of course I purchased the vehicle at the end of july so I never gave the rear heater a thought. Come to think of it, I have never given a rear heater a thought as they always worked. When was the last time you checked the operation of the rear heating system before purchasing a new vehicle?

Questions about the 2014 Ford Transit Connect visibility

Does the 2014 Ford Transit Connect have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2014 Ford Transit Connect visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Ford Transit Connect visibility?

Yes, 3 recalls: 21V977000, 20V260000, 16V695000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Transit Connect have the most visibility problems?

The Ford Transit Connect model years with the most visibility complaints are 2016 (22 complaints) and 2014 (10 complaints).

Other 2014 Ford Transit Connect problems

Body 28Electrical 18Locks 14Fuel system 13Transmission 12Engine 10Lights 7Steering 7Driver assistance 5Seats 3Wheels 3Acceleration 2Airbags 1Seat belts 1Suspension 1

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