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2014 Ford Transit problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2014 Ford Transit has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 3safety recalls
- 3owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 35%fail the UK MOT
The least complained-about Ford Transit year on file: 3 complaints, against an average of 65 for the other model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2014 Ford Transit?
The components named most often in the 3 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2014 Ford Transit been recalled?
3 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Seats New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.
Seats Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Is the 2014 Ford Transit recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSATow bar may fail
Risk: A non approved tow bar was fitted during manufacture. The rating of the fitted towbar is below the vehicles approved gross train mass (GTM) and could fail if the vehicle is loaded to it's maximum GTM.
Fix: On affected vehicles Replace tow bar with an approved towbar of the correct rating.
UK DVSAEngine may cut out
Risk: A batch of fuel injector may have been assembled correctly. The internal valve can fail and cause reduced fuel pressure and engine shutdown shutdown with no restart.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the injectors. If the injectors of concern are fitted they will be replaced.
EU Safety GateThe tow bar fitted to the vehicle can fail if the vehicle is loaded to the maximum gross train weight.This could result in the loss of the trailer.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe rear stabiliser bar could crack, compromising vehicle handling characteristics.Years estimated
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 04/11/2015
EU Safety GateThe fuel injector may have a detached internal valve which would lead to failure and reduction in fuel pressure leading to engine shut down.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2014 Ford Transit fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2014, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2014 Ford Transit owners report?
3 of the 3 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
REAR TEMPERED GLASS WINDOW EXPLODED. REAR WINDOW HAS THIN SURFACE/HOAR FROST ICE COATING ON IT. WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WITH REAR WINDOW FACING EAST. TEMPS AT NIGHT WERE 28 F AND WHEN SUN HIT REAR WINDOW IT EXPLODED. SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED.
A RECALL WAS ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER 2016 FOR A RECALL ON A FAULTY DOOR LATCH WHICH HAD CAUSED INJURY. TO DATE WE HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF A REPLACEMENT PART BEING AVAILABLE. THE DEALER CANNOT GIVE US ANY DETAILS OF WHEN THIS PART WILL BE AVAILABLE. I THINK 14 MONTHS IS LONG ENOUGH. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V408000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER, BOB MOORE FORD 8948 S I-35 SERVICE ROAD, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73149 WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL EARLY 2018. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 2018. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A…
2014 Ford Transit: questions owners ask
Is the 2014 Ford Transit reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Transit; the most common categories were power train (1, 33.3%), structure (1, 33.3%), visibility/wiper (1, 33.3%). There are 3 safety recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Transit?
Across 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (33.3% of complaints), structure (33.3% of complaints), visibility/wiper (33.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2014 Ford Transit have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Ford Transit; the most recent (campaign 19V333000, 2019-04-29) concerns Seats. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own Transit
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2014 only. How these reports are made.