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Buying a used 2020 Ford Transit Connect? Check these 8 recalls first

8 NHTSA recalls · 32 owner complaints on file

The 2020 Ford Transit Connect has 8 recalls in this group. Transmission bolt leakage and engine cooling or overheating issues bring fire risks, while other campaigns address shifter cables, airbag propellant, windshield adhesion, and rearview camera images. Its 32 owner complaints are unverified reports, with 10 involving power train, 6 service brakes, and 4 visibility. The complaints include 2 reported crashes and 2 reported fires, making repair documentation and the vehicle's individual service history particularly relevant.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify transmission leak, cooling software, and overheating recall repairs.
3. Confirm shifter cable, airbag, windshield adhesion, and camera recall completion.
4. Ask about brake faults, visibility problems, and any fire history.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2020 Ford Transit Connect

What owners have reported to NHTSA

32 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2019
• 2021
• All Transit Connect recalls