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2020 Ford Transit recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Transit, spanning 7 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns9not VIN-specific
Component groups7distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 17, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2020 Ford Transit recall campaigns

The 2020 Ford Transit report contains 9 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V876000 dated December 17, 2025.
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Report received
December 17, 2025
Potential units
86campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy

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. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Owner notification: February 5, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Rollx Vans

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
June 27, 2025
Potential units
200,237campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Owner notification: September 4, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V499000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
July 19, 2023
Potential units
10campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Quality Vans customer service at 1-480-464-7007.

Owner notification: August 7, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: QUALITY VANS

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V978000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
December 16, 2021
Potential units
4,548campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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.

Remedy

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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S54.

Owner notification: February 4, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V631000

Component
PARKING BRAKE
Report received
August 11, 2021
Potential units
30campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford 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.

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

Remedy

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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.

Owner notification: March 14, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
September 23, 2020
Potential units
620,246campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford 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 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.

Remedy

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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Owner notification: February 1, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V415000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
July 17, 2020
Potential units
68campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford 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.

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.

Remedy

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. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35.

Owner notification: January 11, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V250000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
May 5, 2020
Potential units
5campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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 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.

Remedy

National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.

Owner notification: May 19, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: National Van Builders, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V222000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
April 20, 2020
Potential units
205campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: TransitWorks 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 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.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: May 13, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: TransitWorks

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2020 Ford Transit?

The most frequent component groups in 2020 Ford Transit campaign records are Seat Belts (2), Back Over Prevention (2), Air Bags (1), Parking Brake (1), Power Train (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Seat Belts2
Back Over Prevention2
Air Bags1
Parking Brake1
Power Train1