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2020 Ford Transit Connect: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Transit Connect. The newest campaign is 25V442000. NHTSA received the report on 27 Jun 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Back Over Prevention / Software. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V442000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 3,361,169 units in total.

  • 25V442000Back Over Prevention / Software
  • 25V196000Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
  • 22V413000Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
  • 22V192000Visibility / Windshield
  • 21V376000Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
  • 20V791000Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
  • 20V636000Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
  • 20V550000Power Train / Automatic Transmission

  1. 25V442000Received . 200,237 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S72. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 25V196000Received . 152 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V-636. The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine. This may delay engine cooling and result in engine overheating.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S32.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S32. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 22V413000Received . 2,925,968 units.

    Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S43. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 22V192000Received . 39,720 units.

    Visibility / Windshield

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles. The front windshield may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    During a crash, the windshield may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the windshield and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S20.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S20. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 21V376000Received . 192,080 units.

    Power Train / Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S24.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S24. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 20V791000Received . 12 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20C26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 20V636000Received . 2,903 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine. This may delay the fail-safe cooling strategy in the event of coolant loss and result in engine overheating.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S60.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S60. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 20V550000Received . 97 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S49. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20102
  2. 20111
  3. 20121
  4. 20134
  5. 201415
  6. 201510
  7. 201610
  8. 20176
  9. 20186
  10. 20198
  11. 20208
  12. 20214
  13. 20221

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2020 Ford Transit Connect: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/transit-connect/2020/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Transit Connect?
3,361,169 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford Transit Connect have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns for the Ford Transit Connect, model years 2010 to 2022. 8 of them name the 2020 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.