2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Recalls (9)

Campaign:
14V406000 on 07/07/2014
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
02/28/2014 - 05/14/2014
Affected:
368
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 transit connect vehicles manufactured march 1, 2014, through may 15, 2014. the affected vehicles may have a brake reservoir cap that does not have the required text advising owners which brake fluid the vehicle uses. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Consequence:
Without the correct brake reservoir label on the cap someone may add the wrong brake fluid, causing damage to the brake system seals, resulting in brake fluid leaks, lengthened stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Ford has notified owners. dealers will replace the brake reservoir cap with a correct one, free of charge. the recall began on july 14, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14c06.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V703000 on 11/04/2014
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
07/31/2013 - 07/09/2014
Affected:
25,238
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 transit connect vehicles manufactured august 1, 2013, to july 10, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the fuel and vapor lines may have been incorrectly installed in the engine compartment, allowing the two lines to make contact.
Consequence:
Contact between the two lines may result in abrasion and a fuel leak. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line routing. if the fuel line has been routed incorrectly, it will be replaced and routed correctly. these repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began on november 17, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s24.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V777000 on 12/04/2014
Component:
Structure:body:door
Manufactured:
08/08/2013 - 09/19/2014
Affected:
19,825
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 ford transit connect cargo vans manufactured august 9, 2013, to september 20, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped with sliding door panels that may have an improper bond strength between the plastic panel and paint primer. this could cause the door panel to separate from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence:
If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the panel with proper materials, free of charge. the recall began january 28, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s26.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V005000 on 01/08/2015
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Manufactured:
11/10/2013 - 08/28/2014
Affected:
54,543
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) notified the agency on january 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 ford escape vehicles manufactured april 15, 2014, to may 8, 2014, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured april 21, 2014, to may 15, 2014. on april 30, 2015, ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, to august 29, 2014, 2014-2015 ford fiesta vehicles manufactured april 10, 2014, to june 17, 2014 and 2014 ford edge vehicles manufactured april 30, 2014, to may 21, 2014. improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Consequence:
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s30.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V050000 on 01/29/2015
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
11/05/2013 - 09/19/2014
Affected:
16,091
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured november 6, 2013, to september 20, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the upper seat belt bolts may have been improperly torqued, allowing them to loosen over time.
Consequence:
If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original seatbelt fasteners with properly torqued fasteners, free of charge. the recall began march 26, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s03.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V406000 on 06/23/2015
Component:
Electrical system: instrument panel
Manufactured:
05/09/2014 - 07/01/2015
Affected:
184,519
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ford escape vehicles manufactured may 19, 2014, to february 6, 2015, and transit connect vehicles manufactured may 11, 2014, to july 2, 2015. due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (mfd), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays."
Consequence:
If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15c03.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V643000 on 09/05/2016
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
07/31/2013 - 01/31/2016
Affected:
2,046,297
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles. a component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence:
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s30.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V695000 on 09/26/2016
Component:
Visibility:sun roof assembly
Manufactured:
10/03/2013 - 07/13/2014
Affected:
887
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. the recall began november 2, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s35.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V209000 on 03/28/2017
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
06/12/2013 - 12/13/2014
Affected:
208,584
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 escape, 2014-2015 fiesta st, 2013-2014 fusion and 2013-2015 transit connect vehicles equipped with 1.6l gtdi engines. if the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
Consequence:
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed april 21, 2017. the recall began on january 5, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s09.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT TSBs (40)

Bulletin:
ASI-44451
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Ford: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated regarding improved cooling fan circuit due to a lack of air conditioning, a malfunctioning indicator lamp (mil) and overheating.
Bulletin:
ASI-44446
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Ford: some vehicles must use the ids due to not being equipped with steering wheel controls, and language changed, as needed, in the instrument panel cluster (ipc), by using the programmable parameters. model 2014 transit connect.
Bulletin:
ASI-44405
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Ford: at time of production and delivery, the license plate is missing bolts from rear and screws from the front. model 2014 transit connect. *pe
Bulletin:
ASI-44563
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Ford: when driver's door is closed, a security feature prevents hood latch release cable from being pulled and releasing hood latch. model 2014 transit connect. *pe
Bulletin:
ASI-44545
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ford: the raised crossbar, on some vehicles, were placed inside vehicle and listed as loose items on content check list by manufacturer and should be installed by customer, only if needed. model 2014 transit connect. *pe
Bulletin:
ASI-44700
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
Ford: 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. *pe
Bulletin:
44863
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Ford: 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 noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroo
Bulletin:
14B06
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Ford: 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 configuration data using ids release 90.04 or higher. 7/10/15 *ta
Bulletin:
15-0085
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Ford 2014-2015 transit connect: bulletin information involving vehicles equipped with sliding door blanking panels may exhibit small scratches on the sliding door body panel or either door. *lj
Bulletin:
15-0087
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Ford 2014-2015 transit connect: bulletin information involving vehicles built on 10/17/2014 may exhibit a fuel odor inside the cabin after refueling. *lj
Bulletin:
15B14
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
This tsb contains an owner letter. see document search button letter. bulletin information involving 2014-2015 transit connect wagons third row seat removal. *lj
Bulletin:
TSB-14-0181
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Ford: sliding door panels have small scratches where blanking panel meets body panel and scratches are located on either door and also around, top, bottom, and sides of blanking panel. model 2014 transit connect. *pe
Bulletin:
45020
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Ford 2014-2015 transit connect: information involving poor air conditioning performance or inaccurate airflow through the vents. *lj
Bulletin:
45002
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Ford transit connect 2014-2015: bulletin information regarding 15b02 accessory protocol interface module programming. these vehicles have the latest level sync software. *lj
Bulletin:
ASI-45099
Component:
120000 lighting (pws)
Summary:
Ford: some vehicles have cornering lamps that uses same fog lamps bulb and illuminates when speed is 25mph and request from body control module (bcm) for turn signal will stay on when steering wheel is centered. model 2014-15 transit con
Bulletin:
ASI-45116
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Ford: due to headlamp control module (hcm) softwear, from turn signal input cornering lamp fails to illuminate. model 2014-15 transit connect. *pe
Bulletin:
16-0036
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Panoramic roof panel blind inoperative, buckled and/or stuck. some 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the panoramic roof panel blind moves and stops 150 mm (6 inches) from the full open position or does not
Bulletin:
16-0054
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
2.5l - air conditioning (a/c) inoperative and/or message center ambient air temperature display inaccurate - dtcs p0073, p0074 and/or u0422 issue some 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine may exhibit an intermitt
Bulletin:
SSM-45793
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Replacement seat back remains folded if not installed, normal operation
Bulletin:
SSM-45842
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Hole or tear in rubber floor covering - driver's side
Bulletin:
SSM 46121
Component:
120000 lighting (pws)
Summary:
Some 2014-2017 transit connect vehicles may exhibit low beam headlamp bulb burn out, in which the bulb connector is also damaged. this concern is under investigation. do not replace the headlamp assembly. to service, use pigtail kit 8u2z-14
Bulletin:
TSB 16-0162
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Some 2014-2017 transit connect vehicles may exhibit an inoperative low beam headlamp bulb(s) due to heat damage at the bulb connector. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
Bulletin:
TSB 16-0163
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles equipped with the 2.5l engine may exhibit a constant or intermittent illuminated mil with various drivability issues and one or more of the following dtcs: p0010, p0103, p0104, p0122, p0131, p0135, p0
Bulletin:
SSM 46293
Component:
122000 exterior lighting:fog lights
Summary:
Some 2014-2017 transit connect vehicles are equipped with cornering lamps. the cornering lamps share the same bulb as the fog lamps and illuminate when the vehicle speed is less than 25 mph and the body control module (bcm) receives a reque
Bulletin:
SSM 46295
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. the new white fl
Bulletin:
SSM 46321
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Some 2014-2017 transit connect vehicles, may exhibit a condition that causes the battery to discharge. if normal battery drain diagnosis leads to no issues, it may be caused by the approach lights illuminating every time the body control mo
Bulletin:
SSM 46327
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
2013-2016 fiesta, escape, transit connect and 2013 fusion vehicles with a 1.6l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine may exhibit an engine oil level reading that is up to 8 mm above the maximum mark on the engine oil dipstick
Bulletin:
SSM 46332
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
Bulletin:
SSM 46355
Component:
102300 power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator
Summary:
Multiple 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 gear up/down shifts with no dtcs present. this may be due to a me
Bulletin:
SSM 46439
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Some 2013-2017 transit connect vehicles built on or before 13-jan-2017 may require replacement of the panoramic roof shade. when installing the new roof shade the wire harness connector for the roof shade module may need to be extended in o
Bulletin:
SSM 46527
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
For 2014-2017 transit connect vehicles with a taxi conversion there is a 12-pin block connector available for connecting the taxi spot lights to the main body harness. service part number gu2z-14s411-ja.
Bulletin:
SSM 46085
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
Bulletin:
SSM 46102
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. this may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb
Bulletin:
SSM 46900
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some 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 procedure not being properly completed. to clear this dtc, use
Bulletin:
SSM 47080
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with sync or sync 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the spotify app via applink. as of an update released on 1/15/2018 spotify will no longer be supporting their applink integration. no re
Bulletin:
TSB18-2084
Component:
222000 seats:mid/rear assembly
Summary:
Some 2013-2018 transit connect vehicles built on 9-jan-2013 and through 5-jan-2018 may exhibit a condition where the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold or unfold. this may be due to a misrouted cable or a cable in need of adjustm
Bulletin:
SSM 47201
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
Bulletin:
SSM 47009
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a
Bulletin:
SSM 47009
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a
Bulletin:
tsb18-2179
Component:
222000 seats:mid/rear assembly
Summary:
This article supersedes tsb 18-2084 to update the service procedure. some 2013-2018 transit connect vehicles built on 1-jan-2013 and through 5-jan-2018 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficul

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