Model year
2020 Ford Transit Connect
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 32 complaints for the 2020 Ford Transit Connect (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (10), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5), SERVICE BRAKES (4). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 22–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 42 complaints
- 2011 24 complaints
- 2012 26 complaints
- 2013 32 complaints
- 2014 127 complaints
- 2015 66 complaints
- 2016 104 complaints
- 2017 28 complaints
- 2018 22 complaints
- 2019 51 complaints
- 2020 32 complaints
- 2021 11 complaints
- 2022 6 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
Recalls
25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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,…
25V196000 · Mar 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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…
22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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.
22V192000 · Mar 25, 2022
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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.
21V376000 · May 24, 2021
POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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.
20V791000 · Dec 17, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
20V636000 · Oct 15, 2020
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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…
20V550000 · Sep 10, 2020
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Complaints
32 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 2, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| WAGON FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect Van 2WD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 27 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Transit Connect Van FFV · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 24 | 27 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 29 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 24 | 29 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Transit Connect Van 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Transit Connect USPS · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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