Table 1 shows one common back over prevention related problems of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention problems |
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that upon placing the vehicle in reverse, the rear-view camera display occasionally went blank, and on other occasions, the displayed image was reversed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the camera was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image was black, and the message "rearview camera unavailable" was displayed on the infotainment screen on some occasions. The contact stated that the rearview camera had become inoperable. The contact stated while reversing on one occasion, the failure recurred, causing the rear of the vehicle to hit a child who was riding a bicycle. The contact stated that the child sustained minor bruises and did not receive medical assistance. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.