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Buying a used 2020 Ford Transit Connect? Check these 8 recalls first
The 2020 Transit Connect repeats the 2019 pattern — a transmission leak fire risk, two engine-overheat recalls tied to the engine computer and software, airbags that may not inflate, and two rollaway recalls covering the shifter bushing and rolling from Park. New here is a windshield that may detach in a crash. Of 32 unverified NHTSA complaints, power train (10) and service brakes (6) lead, and two fires and two crashes are among them.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Verify the windshield recall was addressed, and ask whether the glass was ever replaced elsewhere.
- Get proof the airbag and both engine-overheat recalls were completed.
- Check for transmission fluid leaks and confirm the shifter and roll-from-Park recalls are closed.
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford and Lincoln transmission leak creates fire risk | Power Train | critical |
| Ford Transit Connect engine computer can let engine overheat | Power Train | critical |
| Ford Transit Connect software may let engine overheat | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Ford EcoSport and Transit Connect airbags may not inflate | AIR Bags | high |
| Ford Transit Connect shifter bushing can fail, van rolls | Power Train | high |
| Ford Escape, Edge and Transit Connect may roll from Park | Power Train | high |
| Ford Transit Connect Windshield May Detach in Crash | Visibility | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview cameras may show blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
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.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | Yes |
| Brakes | 6 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 4 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 3 | None found |
| Engine | 2 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |