The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V703000·Announced 2014-11-05

Ford Recalls 2014 Transit Connect Vehicles for Fuel Line Fire Risk

Ford is recalling 25,238 model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles because incorrectly installed fuel lines may cause a leak and fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel line routing) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured between August 1, 2013, and July 10, 2014. The recall involves 25,238 vehicles where the fuel and vapor lines in the engine compartment may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the two lines to make contact.

Contact between the fuel and vapor 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. The recall began on November 17, 2014.

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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
25,238

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRANSIT CONNECT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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