Worst 2020 Ford Transit Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SEATS
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Ford Transit.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | 27 | — | — | 559 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | — | — | 70,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | — | 3 | 18,699 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | — | 23,814 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 525 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | 1 | 16,333 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 10,325 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 356 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | — | — | 15,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 1 | — | 8,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 612 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 612 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 3,890 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | 3,890 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 3,100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 146 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Ford Transit
38 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~10,152,361 vehicles.
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 wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
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 wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Ford 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, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Quality 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 gas leak.
Quality 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 gas leak.
Ford 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.
Ford 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.
Ford 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.
Ford 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.
Ford 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.
+ 28 more recalls
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