2020 Ford Transit problems and complaints
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ford Transit. The most-reported areas: Seats (27), Power Train (19), Electrical System (15).
Key takeaways
- 86 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 27 | 31% |
| Power Train | 19 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 17% |
| Steering | 6 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 7% |
| Wheels | 5 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% |
| Engine | 5 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 5% |
| Tires | 4 | 5% |
| Structure | 2 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Transit VAN RWD | Not rated | 3/5 | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-04
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Ford Transit. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 82,000 and at the time of maintenance, it was discovered that the mileage was 256,000.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-31
The problem is the transmission and what happens is a huge safety concern The failure occurs while the vehicle is in operation and creates a significant safety hazard. Losing the ability to accelerate or move with the flow of traffic without warning places me , and my passengers, and others motorists at a risk of a co...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-17
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and came to a complete stop in traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with internal trans...
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More for the 2020 Ford Transit
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.