2014 Ford Transit Connect - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect

150 problems have been reported for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The following chart shows the 18 most common problems for 2014 Ford Transit Connect. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment with 26 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (26 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Equipment	26
Structure	26
Electrical System	16
Latches/locks/linkage	13
Other Fuel System	13
Power Train	12
Engine And Engine Cooling	9
Exterior Lighting	7
Steering	6
Visibility	6
Seats	3
Wheel	3
Seat Belt	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Back Over Prevention	2
Air Bag	2
Electronic Stability Control	1
Suspension	1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect in the United States are 36,416 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Ford Transit Connect owners in the last 12 years is 150, and the age of the vehicle is 12, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

PPMY Index = 150 / 36,416 / 12 * 1000 = 0.34.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Ford Transit Connect model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect in 2014.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2026	2
2025	7
2024	8
2023	17
2022	12
2021	17
2020	20
2019	14
2018	13
2017	9
2016	10
2015	13
2014	7

📊 Compare the 2014 Ford Transit Connect with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford Transit Connect, the following table can be used to compare the 2014 Ford Transit Connect with the Ford Transit Connect from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2014 Transit Connect is 150 while the average number of problems reported for the 13 model years of the Ford Transit Connect is 54.

Table 3. Compare the 2014 Ford Transit Connect with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2022 Transit Connect	6
2021 Transit Connect	11
2020 Transit Connect	34
2019 Transit Connect	63
2018 Transit Connect	29
2017 Transit Connect	32
2016 Transit Connect	142
2015 Transit Connect	78
2014 Transit Connect	150
2013 Transit Connect	40
2012 Transit Connect	35
2011 Transit Connect	29
2010 Transit Connect	54

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