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2020 Ford Transit recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Transit. The most recent was reported on December 17, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TRANSIT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Transit, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V876000December 17, 2025Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor ›
25V442000June 27, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
23V499000July 19, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
21V978000December 16, 2021Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
21V631000August 11, 2021Parking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage And Cable
20V575000September 23, 2020Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
20V415000July 17, 2020Air Bags › Side/Window
20V250000May 5, 2020Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
20V222000April 20, 2020Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Air Bags (1) · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Parking Brake (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V876000

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor ›

Report received by NHTSA
December 17, 2025
Owner notification
February 5, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
86 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V876000, filed by Rollx Vans. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V442000Manufacturer no. 25S72

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2025
Owner notification
September 4, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
200,237 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Ford Transit
July 25, 2019 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V442000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V499000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
July 19, 2023
Owner notification
August 7, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V499000, filed by QUALITY VANS. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V978000Manufacturer no. 21S54

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
December 16, 2021
Owner notification
February 4, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,548 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V978000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V631000Manufacturer no. 21S39

Parking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage And Cable

Report received by NHTSA
August 11, 2021
Owner notification
March 14, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
30 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V631000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V575000Manufacturer no. 20C19

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 23, 2020
Owner notification
February 1, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
620,246 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V575000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V415000Manufacturer no. 20S35

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA
July 17, 2020
Owner notification
January 11, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
68 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V415000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V250000Manufacturer no. 20E-004

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA
May 5, 2020
Owner notification
May 19, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V250000, filed by National Van Builders, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V222000

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA
April 20, 2020
Owner notification
May 13, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
205 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRANSIT

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V222000, filed by TransitWorks. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 18, 2025.