NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECTNHTSA Campaign #14V777000
The official notice
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.
Safety Risk
If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
19,825 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 14S26Updated June 10, 2026