2020 Ford Transit problems and recalls

Owners filed 55 complaints on the 2020 Ford Transit in the last three full years, out of 83 on record. The most cited component is the Seats.

83
Complaints
9
Recalls
1
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
2
Injuries
54.1
Severity index

Severity index 54.1 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 54.1p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 55 of 103 by severity index among 2020 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 47% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2020 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

SeatsSeats: 27 complaints (32.5%)27 33%Power TrainPower Train: 17 complaints (20.5%)17 20%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 14 complaints (16.9%)14 17%SteeringSteering: 6 complaints (7.2%)6 7%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 6 complaints (7.2%)6 7%WheelsWheels: 5 complaints (6.0%)5 6%Service BrakesService Brakes: 5 complaints (6.0%)5 6%EngineEngine: 5 complaints (6.0%)5 6%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
SEATS2732.5%
POWER TRAIN1720.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1416.9%
STEERING67.2%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER67.2%
WHEELS56.0%
SERVICE BRAKES56.0%
ENGINE56.0%

Complaints filed per year

016312020: 82021: 112022: 32023: 312024: 132025: 112026: 6 (partial year)2021222331242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20208
202111
20223
202331
202413
202511
2026 (year to date)6
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 2.5x those in 2020 to 2022 (55 against 22).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V97800016/12/2021POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD). The bolts that attach the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may become loose or damaged, which can result in separation of the driveshaft from the transfer case.
20V41500017/07/2020AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
20V25000005/05/2020SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORNational Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resultin
20V57500023/09/2020BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently dis
21V63100011/08/2021PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
20V22200020/04/2020SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORTransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a
23V49900019/07/2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSQuality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with Onan QG 2800i EVAP generators, part number 2.8HGLAA-8303A. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a g
25V44200027/06/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2
25V87600017/12/2025EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max

Other Ford Transit model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 5 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-06. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.