2020 Ford Transit: Recalls, Problems & MPG

What's wrong: The seat belt retractor block out zone May have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that May not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Why it matters: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix: Transitworks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact freedman seating company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.

What's wrong: National 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 resulting in a seat belt that May not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…

Why it matters: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix: National van builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020.

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag May not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed August 3, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021.

What's wrong: Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera May intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."

Why it matters: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021.

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022.

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or unintended movement while parked if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft bolts. If any loose bolts are found, the driveshaft, attachment hardware, transfer case flange kit, and seal will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022.

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source May increase the risk of fire.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023.

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse May distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025.

What's wrong: Please refer to rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors May not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Why it matters: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Rollx will work with q'straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026.

Yes. NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recalls for the 2020 Ford Transit. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are seats (27), transmission & drivetrain (18), electrical (14).

EPA ratings run up to 17 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (S10)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.

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